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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,475.91, 8,161.84 and 5,164.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,475.91, 8,161.84 and 5,164.56 is: 7,697.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,475.91 : 8,161.84 = 5,164.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,475.91/8,161.84 = 5,164.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,475.91x = 8,161.84 × 5,164.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,475.91x = 42,152,312.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,152,312.39/5,475.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,697.77

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