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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,445.83, 8,168.76 and 1,550.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,445.83, 8,168.76 and 1,550.27 is: 2,325.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,445.83 : 8,168.76 = 1,550.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,445.83/8,168.76 = 1,550.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,445.83x = 8,168.76 × 1,550.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,445.83x = 12,663,742.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,663,742.72/5,445.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,325.40

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