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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,443.52, 8,166.72 and 2,523.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,443.52, 8,166.72 and 2,523.92 is: 3,786.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,443.52 : 8,166.72 = 2,523.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,443.52/8,166.72 = 2,523.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,443.52x = 8,166.72 × 2,523.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,443.52x = 20,612,147.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,612,147.94/5,443.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,786.55

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