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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,440.44, 8,158.93 and 3,357.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,440.44, 8,158.93 and 3,357.33 is: 5,034.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,440.44 : 8,158.93 = 3,357.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,440.44/8,158.93 = 3,357.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,440.44x = 8,158.93 × 3,357.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,440.44x = 27,392,220.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,392,220.46/5,440.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,034.93

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