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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,441.47, 8,164.52 and 2,973.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,441.47, 8,164.52 and 2,973.41 is: 4,461.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,441.47 : 8,164.52 = 2,973.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,441.47/8,164.52 = 2,973.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,441.47x = 8,164.52 × 2,973.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,441.47x = 24,276,409.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,276,409.72/5,441.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,461.37

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