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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,461.14, 8,190.48 and 2,173.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,461.14, 8,190.48 and 2,173.34 is: 3,259.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,461.14 : 8,190.48 = 2,173.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,461.14/8,190.48 = 2,173.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,461.14x = 8,190.48 × 2,173.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,461.14x = 17,800,697.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,800,697.80/5,461.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,259.52

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