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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,463.81, 8,195.22 and 2,176.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,463.81, 8,195.22 and 2,176.02 is: 3,263.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,463.81 : 8,195.22 = 2,176.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,463.81/8,195.22 = 2,176.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,463.81x = 8,195.22 × 2,176.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,463.81x = 17,832,962.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,832,962.62/5,463.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,263.83

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