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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,448.06, 8,170.88 and 2,524.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,448.06, 8,170.88 and 2,524.77 is: 3,786.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,448.06 : 8,170.88 = 2,524.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,448.06/8,170.88 = 2,524.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,448.06x = 8,170.88 × 2,524.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,448.06x = 20,629,580.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,629,580.07/5,448.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,786.59

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