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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,443.92, 8,176.84 and 3,256.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,443.92, 8,176.84 and 3,256.96 is: 4,892.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,443.92 : 8,176.84 = 3,256.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,443.92/8,176.84 = 3,256.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,443.92x = 8,176.84 × 3,256.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,443.92x = 26,631,640.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,631,640.81/5,443.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,892.00

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