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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,445.90, 8,171.55 and 3,107.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,445.90, 8,171.55 and 3,107.70 is: 4,663.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,445.90 : 8,171.55 = 3,107.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,445.90/8,171.55 = 3,107.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,445.90x = 8,171.55 × 3,107.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,445.90x = 25,394,725.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,394,725.94/5,445.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,663.09

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