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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,462.46, 8,195.51 and 2,174.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,462.46, 8,195.51 and 2,174.67 is: 3,262.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,462.46 : 8,195.51 = 2,174.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,462.46/8,195.51 = 2,174.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,462.46x = 8,195.51 × 2,174.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,462.46x = 17,822,535.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,822,535.17/5,462.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,262.73

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