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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,418.80, 8,127.72 and 2,644.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,418.80, 8,127.72 and 2,644.40 is: 3,966.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,418.80 : 8,127.72 = 2,644.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,418.80/8,127.72 = 2,644.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,418.80x = 8,127.72 × 2,644.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,418.80x = 21,492,942.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,492,942.77/5,418.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,966.37

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