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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,451.89, 8,177.90 and 4,363.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,451.89, 8,177.90 and 4,363.18 is: 6,544.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,451.89 : 8,177.90 = 4,363.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,451.89/8,177.90 = 4,363.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,451.89x = 8,177.90 × 4,363.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,451.89x = 35,681,637.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,681,637.37/5,451.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,544.81

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