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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,464.71, 8,197.53 and 2,176.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,464.71, 8,197.53 and 2,176.01 is: 3,264.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,464.71 : 8,197.53 = 2,176.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,464.71/8,197.53 = 2,176.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,464.71x = 8,197.53 × 2,176.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,464.71x = 17,837,916.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,837,916.87/5,464.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,264.20

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