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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,438.94, 8,156.68 and 3,355.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,438.94, 8,156.68 and 3,355.82 is: 5,032.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,438.94 : 8,156.68 = 3,355.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,438.94/8,156.68 = 3,355.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,438.94x = 8,156.68 × 3,355.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,438.94x = 27,372,349.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,372,349.88/5,438.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,032.66

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