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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,463.29, 8,195.46 and 2,175.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,463.29, 8,195.46 and 2,175.61 is: 3,263.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,463.29 : 8,195.46 = 2,175.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,463.29/8,195.46 = 2,175.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,463.29x = 8,195.46 × 2,175.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,463.29x = 17,830,124.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,830,124.73/5,463.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,263.62

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