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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,463.49, 8,196.47 and 2,176.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,463.49, 8,196.47 and 2,176.51 is: 3,265.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,463.49 : 8,196.47 = 2,176.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,463.49/8,196.47 = 2,176.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,463.49x = 8,196.47 × 2,176.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,463.49x = 17,839,688.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,839,688.04/5,463.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,265.25

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