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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,456.93, 8,184.93 and 2,169.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,456.93, 8,184.93 and 2,169.14 is: 3,253.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,456.93 : 8,184.93 = 2,169.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,456.93/8,184.93 = 2,169.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,456.93x = 8,184.93 × 2,169.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,456.93x = 17,754,259.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,754,259.06/5,456.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,253.53

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