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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,443.03, 8,163.94 and 1,494.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,443.03, 8,163.94 and 1,494.59 is: 2,241.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,443.03 : 8,163.94 = 1,494.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,443.03/8,163.94 = 1,494.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,443.03x = 8,163.94 × 1,494.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,443.03x = 12,201,698.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,201,698.53/5,443.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,241.71

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