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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,462.15, 8,194.44 and 2,995.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,462.15, 8,194.44 and 2,995.70 is: 4,494.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,462.15 : 8,194.44 = 2,995.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,462.15/8,194.44 = 2,995.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,462.15x = 8,194.44 × 2,995.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,462.15x = 24,548,083.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,548,083.91/5,462.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,494.22

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