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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,443.59, 8,165.75 and 2,156.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,443.59, 8,165.75 and 2,156.67 is: 3,235.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,443.59 : 8,165.75 = 2,156.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,443.59/8,165.75 = 2,156.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,443.59x = 8,165.75 × 2,156.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,443.59x = 17,610,845.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,610,845.77/5,443.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,235.16

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