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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,340.33, 8,010.46 and 1,444.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,340.33, 8,010.46 and 1,444.72 is: 2,167.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,340.33 : 8,010.46 = 1,444.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,340.33/8,010.46 = 1,444.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,340.33x = 8,010.46 × 1,444.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,340.33x = 11,572,871.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,572,871.77/5,340.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,167.07

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