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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,449.32, 8,168.34 and 2,675.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,449.32, 8,168.34 and 2,675.07 is: 4,009.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,449.32 : 8,168.34 = 2,675.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,449.32/8,168.34 = 2,675.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,449.32x = 8,168.34 × 2,675.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,449.32x = 21,850,881.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,850,881.28/5,449.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,009.84

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