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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,344.40, 8,011.80 and 4,761.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,344.40, 8,011.80 and 4,761.20 is: 7,137.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,344.40 : 8,011.80 = 4,761.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,344.40/8,011.80 = 4,761.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,344.40x = 8,011.80 × 4,761.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,344.40x = 38,145,782.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,145,782.16/5,344.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,137.52

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