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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,448.23, 8,166.12 and 2,480.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,448.23, 8,166.12 and 2,480.06 is: 3,717.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,448.23 : 8,166.12 = 2,480.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,448.23/8,166.12 = 2,480.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,448.23x = 8,166.12 × 2,480.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,448.23x = 20,252,426.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,252,426.74/5,448.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,717.25

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