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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,463.35, 8,195.85 and 2,176.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,463.35, 8,195.85 and 2,176.27 is: 3,264.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,463.35 : 8,195.85 = 2,176.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,463.35/8,195.85 = 2,176.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,463.35x = 8,195.85 × 2,176.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,463.35x = 17,836,361.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,836,361.99/5,463.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,264.73

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