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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,451.16, 8,176.68 and 1,347.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,451.16, 8,176.68 and 1,347.16 is: 2,020.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,451.16 : 8,176.68 = 1,347.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,451.16/8,176.68 = 1,347.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,451.16x = 8,176.68 × 1,347.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,451.16x = 11,015,296.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,015,296.23/5,451.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,020.73

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