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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,458.83, 8,188.76 and 2,171.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,458.83, 8,188.76 and 2,171.17 is: 3,256.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,458.83 : 8,188.76 = 2,171.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,458.83/8,188.76 = 2,171.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,458.83x = 8,188.76 × 2,171.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,458.83x = 17,779,190.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,779,190.05/5,458.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,256.96

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