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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,445.73, 8,168.43 and 1,550.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,445.73, 8,168.43 and 1,550.14 is: 2,325.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,445.73 : 8,168.43 = 1,550.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,445.73/8,168.43 = 1,550.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,445.73x = 8,168.43 × 1,550.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,445.73x = 12,662,186.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,662,186.75/5,445.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,325.16

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