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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,442.83, 8,164.25 and 1,547.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,442.83, 8,164.25 and 1,547.27 is: 2,320.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,442.83 : 8,164.25 = 1,547.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,442.83/8,164.25 = 1,547.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,442.83x = 8,164.25 × 1,547.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,442.83x = 12,632,250.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,632,250.54/5,442.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,320.90

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