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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,446.62, 8,167.91 and 1,747.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,446.62, 8,167.91 and 1,747.89 is: 2,621.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,446.62 : 8,167.91 = 1,747.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,446.62/8,167.91 = 1,747.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,446.62x = 8,167.91 × 1,747.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,446.62x = 14,276,599.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,276,599.47/5,446.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,621.19

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