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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,443.18, 8,164.59 and 2,365.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,443.18, 8,164.59 and 2,365.18 is: 3,547.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,443.18 : 8,164.59 = 2,365.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,443.18/8,164.59 = 2,365.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,443.18x = 8,164.59 × 2,365.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,443.18x = 19,310,724.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,310,724.98/5,443.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,547.69

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