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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,447.46, 8,167.80 and 2,522.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,447.46, 8,167.80 and 2,522.01 is: 3,781.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,447.46 : 8,167.80 = 2,522.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,447.46/8,167.80 = 2,522.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,447.46x = 8,167.80 × 2,522.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,447.46x = 20,599,273.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,599,273.28/5,447.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,781.45

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