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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,464.55, 8,192.76 and 2,175.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,464.55, 8,192.76 and 2,175.14 is: 3,261.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,464.55 : 8,192.76 = 2,175.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,464.55/8,192.76 = 2,175.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,464.55x = 8,192.76 × 2,175.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,464.55x = 17,820,359.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,820,359.02/5,464.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,261.09

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