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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,444.70, 8,159.76 and 2,667.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,444.70, 8,159.76 and 2,667.12 is: 3,997.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,444.70 : 8,159.76 = 2,667.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,444.70/8,159.76 = 2,667.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,444.70x = 8,159.76 × 2,667.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,444.70x = 21,763,059.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,763,059.09/5,444.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,997.11

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