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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,244.60, 7,858.80 and 4,418.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,244.60, 7,858.80 and 4,418.40 is: 6,620.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,244.60 : 7,858.80 = 4,418.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,244.60/7,858.80 = 4,418.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,244.60x = 7,858.80 × 4,418.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,244.60x = 34,723,321.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,723,321.92/5,244.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,620.78

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