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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,444.37, 8,163.52 and 2,665.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,444.37, 8,163.52 and 2,665.06 is: 3,996.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,444.37 : 8,163.52 = 2,665.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,444.37/8,163.52 = 2,665.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,444.37x = 8,163.52 × 2,665.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,444.37x = 21,756,243.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,756,243.54/5,444.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,996.10

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