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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,452.27, 8,176.93 and 2,330.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,452.27, 8,176.93 and 2,330.73 is: 3,495.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,452.27 : 8,176.93 = 2,330.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,452.27/8,176.93 = 2,330.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,452.27x = 8,176.93 × 2,330.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,452.27x = 19,058,216.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,058,216.06/5,452.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,495.46

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