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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,462.32, 8,188.32 and 2,177.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,462.32, 8,188.32 and 2,177.44 is: 3,264.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,462.32 : 8,188.32 = 2,177.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,462.32/8,188.32 = 2,177.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,462.32x = 8,188.32 × 2,177.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,462.32x = 17,829,575.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,829,575.50/5,462.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,264.10

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