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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,445.52, 8,169.72 and 2,525.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,445.52, 8,169.72 and 2,525.92 is: 3,789.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,445.52 : 8,169.72 = 2,525.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,445.52/8,169.72 = 2,525.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,445.52x = 8,169.72 × 2,525.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,445.52x = 20,636,059.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,636,059.14/5,445.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,789.55

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