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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,447.03, 8,159.61 and 2,844.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,447.03, 8,159.61 and 2,844.50 is: 4,261.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,447.03 : 8,159.61 = 2,844.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,447.03/8,159.61 = 2,844.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,447.03x = 8,159.61 × 2,844.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,447.03x = 23,210,010.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,210,010.65/5,447.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,261.04

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