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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,448.92, 8,174.17 and 2,675.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,448.92, 8,174.17 and 2,675.73 is: 4,013.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,448.92 : 8,174.17 = 2,675.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,448.92/8,174.17 = 2,675.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,448.92x = 8,174.17 × 2,675.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,448.92x = 21,871,890.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,871,890.84/5,448.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,013.99

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