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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,445.98, 8,169.33 and 2,324.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,445.98, 8,169.33 and 2,324.24 is: 3,486.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,445.98 : 8,169.33 = 2,324.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,445.98/8,169.33 = 2,324.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,445.98x = 8,169.33 × 2,324.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,445.98x = 18,987,483.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,987,483.56/5,445.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,486.51

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