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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,444.92, 8,167.38 and 5,167.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,444.92, 8,167.38 and 5,167.90 is: 7,751.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,444.92 : 8,167.38 = 5,167.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,444.92/8,167.38 = 5,167.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,444.92x = 8,167.38 × 5,167.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,444.92x = 42,208,203.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,208,203.10/5,444.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,751.85

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