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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,447.79, 8,171.69 and 1,750.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,447.79, 8,171.69 and 1,750.32 is: 2,625.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,447.79 : 8,171.69 = 1,750.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,447.79/8,171.69 = 1,750.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,447.79x = 8,171.69 × 1,750.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,447.79x = 14,303,063.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,303,063.69/5,447.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,625.48

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