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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,446.76, 8,167.32 and 2,669.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,446.76, 8,167.32 and 2,669.27 is: 4,002.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,446.76 : 8,167.32 = 2,669.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,446.76/8,167.32 = 2,669.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,446.76x = 8,167.32 × 2,669.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,446.76x = 21,800,741.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,800,741.42/5,446.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,002.52

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