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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,340.23, 8,010.35 and 1,444.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,340.23, 8,010.35 and 1,444.64 is: 2,166.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,340.23 : 8,010.35 = 1,444.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,340.23/8,010.35 = 1,444.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,340.23x = 8,010.35 × 1,444.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,340.23x = 11,572,024.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,572,024.75/5,340.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,166.95

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