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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,446.62, 8,162.37 and 2,844.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,446.62, 8,162.37 and 2,844.36 is: 4,262.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,446.62 : 8,162.37 = 2,844.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,446.62/8,162.37 = 2,844.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,446.62x = 8,162.37 × 2,844.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,446.62x = 23,216,718.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,216,718.73/5,446.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,262.59

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