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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,338.08, 8,006.01 and 1,441.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,338.08, 8,006.01 and 1,441.58 is: 2,162.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,338.08 : 8,006.01 = 1,441.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,338.08/8,006.01 = 1,441.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,338.08x = 8,006.01 × 1,441.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,338.08x = 11,541,263.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,541,263.87/5,338.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,162.06

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