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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,447.93, 8,170.11 and 1,749.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,447.93, 8,170.11 and 1,749.29 is: 2,623.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,447.93 : 8,170.11 = 1,749.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,447.93/8,170.11 = 1,749.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,447.93x = 8,170.11 × 1,749.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,447.93x = 14,291,850.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,291,850.87/5,447.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,623.35

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