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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,445.91, 8,165.36 and 2,327.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,445.91, 8,165.36 and 2,327.95 is: 3,490.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,445.91 : 8,165.36 = 2,327.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,445.91/8,165.36 = 2,327.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,445.91x = 8,165.36 × 2,327.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,445.91x = 19,008,538.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,008,538.17/5,445.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,490.42

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