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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,444.68, 8,154.86 and 4,203

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,444.68, 8,154.86 and 4,203 is: 6,295.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,444.68 : 8,154.86 = 4,203 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,444.68/8,154.86 = 4,203/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,444.68x = 8,154.86 × 4,203
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,444.68x = 34,274,876.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,274,876.58/5,444.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,295.11

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