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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,445.53, 8,165.81 and 2,814.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,445.53, 8,165.81 and 2,814.55 is: 4,220.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,445.53 : 8,165.81 = 2,814.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,445.53/8,165.81 = 2,814.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,445.53x = 8,165.81 × 2,814.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,445.53x = 22,983,067.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,983,067.16/5,445.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,220.54

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