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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,465.53, 8,191.04 and 2,176.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,465.53, 8,191.04 and 2,176.82 is: 3,262.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,465.53 : 8,191.04 = 2,176.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,465.53/8,191.04 = 2,176.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,465.53x = 8,191.04 × 2,176.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,465.53x = 17,830,367.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,830,367.85/5,465.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,262.33

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