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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,447.92, 8,163.70 and 4,054.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,447.92, 8,163.70 and 4,054.72 is: 6,075.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,447.92 : 8,163.70 = 4,054.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,447.92/8,163.70 = 4,054.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,447.92x = 8,163.70 × 4,054.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,447.92x = 33,101,517.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,101,517.66/5,447.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,075.99

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