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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,443.28, 8,165.09 and 2,593.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,443.28, 8,165.09 and 2,593.15 is: 3,889.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,443.28 : 8,165.09 = 2,593.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,443.28/8,165.09 = 2,593.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,443.28x = 8,165.09 × 2,593.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,443.28x = 21,173,303.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,173,303.13/5,443.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,889.81

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