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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,444.93, 8,159.20 and 4,051.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,444.93, 8,159.20 and 4,051.73 is: 6,071.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,444.93 : 8,159.20 = 4,051.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,444.93/8,159.20 = 4,051.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,444.93x = 8,159.20 × 4,051.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,444.93x = 33,058,814.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,058,814.36/5,444.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,071.49

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