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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,447.73, 8,172.36 and 2,161.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,447.73, 8,172.36 and 2,161.17 is: 3,242.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,447.73 : 8,172.36 = 2,161.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,447.73/8,172.36 = 2,161.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,447.73x = 8,172.36 × 2,161.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,447.73x = 17,661,859.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,661,859.26/5,447.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,242.06

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