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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,451.76, 8,167.32 and 3,223.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,451.76, 8,167.32 and 3,223.93 is: 4,829.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,451.76 : 8,167.32 = 3,223.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,451.76/8,167.32 = 3,223.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,451.76x = 8,167.32 × 3,223.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,451.76x = 26,330,867.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,330,867.97/5,451.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,829.79

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