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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,456.03, 8,179.79 and 2,533.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,456.03, 8,179.79 and 2,533.95 is: 3,798.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,456.03 : 8,179.79 = 2,533.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,456.03/8,179.79 = 2,533.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,456.03x = 8,179.79 × 2,533.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,456.03x = 20,727,166.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,727,166.20/5,456.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,798.95

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