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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,444.01, 8,168.04 and 2,325.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,444.01, 8,168.04 and 2,325.51 is: 3,489.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,444.01 : 8,168.04 = 2,325.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,444.01/8,168.04 = 2,325.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,444.01x = 8,168.04 × 2,325.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,444.01x = 18,994,858.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,994,858.70/5,444.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,489.13

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