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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,446.33, 8,175.65 and 2,161.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,446.33, 8,175.65 and 2,161.73 is: 3,245.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,446.33 : 8,175.65 = 2,161.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,446.33/8,175.65 = 2,161.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,446.33x = 8,175.65 × 2,161.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,446.33x = 17,673,503.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,673,503.06/5,446.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,245.03

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