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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,335.34, 8,002.46 and 1,440.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,335.34, 8,002.46 and 1,440.14 is: 2,160.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,335.34 : 8,002.46 = 1,440.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,335.34/8,002.46 = 1,440.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,335.34x = 8,002.46 × 1,440.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,335.34x = 11,524,662.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,524,662.74/5,335.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,160.06

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