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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,447.97, 8,166.29 and 2,523.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,447.97, 8,166.29 and 2,523.87 is: 3,783.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,447.97 : 8,166.29 = 2,523.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,447.97/8,166.29 = 2,523.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,447.97x = 8,166.29 × 2,523.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,447.97x = 20,610,641.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,610,641.72/5,447.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,783.18

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