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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,455.33, 8,182.54 and 2,167.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,455.33, 8,182.54 and 2,167.54 is: 3,251.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,455.33 : 8,182.54 = 2,167.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,455.33/8,182.54 = 2,167.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,455.33x = 8,182.54 × 2,167.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,455.33x = 17,735,982.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,735,982.75/5,455.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,251.13

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