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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,446.11, 8,167.95 and 2,159.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,446.11, 8,167.95 and 2,159.94 is: 3,239.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,446.11 : 8,167.95 = 2,159.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,446.11/8,167.95 = 2,159.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,446.11x = 8,167.95 × 2,159.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,446.11x = 17,642,281.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,642,281.92/5,446.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,239.43

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