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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,445.16, 8,163.96 and 2,981.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,445.16, 8,163.96 and 2,981.14 is: 4,469.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,445.16 : 8,163.96 = 2,981.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,445.16/8,163.96 = 2,981.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,445.16x = 8,163.96 × 2,981.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,445.16x = 24,337,907.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,337,907.71/5,445.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,469.64

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