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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,445.63, 8,166.74 and 1,747.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,445.63, 8,166.74 and 1,747.04 is: 2,620.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,445.63 : 8,166.74 = 1,747.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,445.63/8,166.74 = 1,747.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,445.63x = 8,166.74 × 1,747.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,445.63x = 14,267,591.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,267,591.56/5,445.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,620.01

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