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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,452.92, 8,177.56 and 2,165.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,452.92, 8,177.56 and 2,165.13 is: 3,246.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,452.92 : 8,177.56 = 2,165.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,452.92/8,177.56 = 2,165.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,452.92x = 8,177.56 × 2,165.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,452.92x = 17,705,475.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,705,475.07/5,452.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,246.97

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