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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,445.81, 8,168.69 and 1,550.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,445.81, 8,168.69 and 1,550.21 is: 2,325.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,445.81 : 8,168.69 = 1,550.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,445.81/8,168.69 = 1,550.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,445.81x = 8,168.69 × 1,550.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,445.81x = 12,663,147.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,663,147.96/5,445.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,325.30

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