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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,440.66, 8,165.74 and 3,105.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,440.66, 8,165.74 and 3,105.34 is: 4,660.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,440.66 : 8,165.74 = 3,105.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,440.66/8,165.74 = 3,105.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,440.66x = 8,165.74 × 3,105.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,440.66x = 25,357,399.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,357,399.05/5,440.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,660.72

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