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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,445.87, 8,163.03 and 2,154.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,445.87, 8,163.03 and 2,154.42 is: 3,229.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,445.87 : 8,163.03 = 2,154.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,445.87/8,163.03 = 2,154.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,445.87x = 8,163.03 × 2,154.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,445.87x = 17,586,595.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,586,595.09/5,445.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,229.35

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