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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,439.96, 8,156.16 and 2,844.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,439.96, 8,156.16 and 2,844.72 is: 4,265.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,439.96 : 8,156.16 = 2,844.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,439.96/8,156.16 = 2,844.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,439.96x = 8,156.16 × 2,844.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,439.96x = 23,201,991.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,201,991.48/5,439.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,265.10

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