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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,405.60, 8,108.40 and 3,095.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,405.60, 8,108.40 and 3,095.20 is: 4,642.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,405.60 : 8,108.40 = 3,095.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,405.60/8,108.40 = 3,095.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,405.60x = 8,108.40 × 3,095.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,405.60x = 25,097,119.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,097,119.68/5,405.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,642.80

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