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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,451.46, 8,176.71 and 3,371.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,451.46, 8,176.71 and 3,371.79 is: 5,057.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,451.46 : 8,176.71 = 3,371.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,451.46/8,176.71 = 3,371.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,451.46x = 8,176.71 × 3,371.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,451.46x = 27,570,149.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,570,149.01/5,451.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,057.39

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