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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,448.97, 8,167.78 and 2,524.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,448.97, 8,167.78 and 2,524.87 is: 3,784.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,448.97 : 8,167.78 = 2,524.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,448.97/8,167.78 = 2,524.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,448.97x = 8,167.78 × 2,524.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,448.97x = 20,622,582.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,622,582.69/5,448.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,784.68

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