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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,445.32, 8,157.70 and 3,217.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,445.32, 8,157.70 and 3,217.50 is: 4,820.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,445.32 : 8,157.70 = 3,217.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,445.32/8,157.70 = 3,217.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,445.32x = 8,157.70 × 3,217.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,445.32x = 26,247,434.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,247,434.36/5,445.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,820.18

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