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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,444.37, 8,166.96 and 3,267.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,444.37, 8,166.96 and 3,267.09 is: 4,900.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,444.37 : 8,166.96 = 3,267.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,444.37/8,166.96 = 3,267.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,444.37x = 8,166.96 × 3,267.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,444.37x = 26,682,193.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,682,193.35/5,444.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,900.88

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