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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,443.89, 8,167.67 and 2,157.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,443.89, 8,167.67 and 2,157.93 is: 3,237.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,443.89 : 8,167.67 = 2,157.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,443.89/8,167.67 = 2,157.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,443.89x = 8,167.67 × 2,157.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,443.89x = 17,625,249.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,625,249.33/5,443.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,237.62

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