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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,457.71, 8,190.14 and 2,994.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,457.71, 8,190.14 and 2,994.25 is: 4,493.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,457.71 : 8,190.14 = 2,994.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,457.71/8,190.14 = 2,994.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,457.71x = 8,190.14 × 2,994.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,457.71x = 24,523,326.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,523,326.70/5,457.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,493.34

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