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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,339.98, 8,009.96 and 1,444.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,339.98, 8,009.96 and 1,444.69 is: 2,167.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,339.98 : 8,009.96 = 1,444.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,339.98/8,009.96 = 1,444.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,339.98x = 8,009.96 × 1,444.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,339.98x = 11,571,879.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,571,879.03/5,339.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,167.03

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