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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,440.70, 8,161.05 and 5,116.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,440.70, 8,161.05 and 5,116.70 is: 7,675.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,440.70 : 8,161.05 = 5,116.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,440.70/8,161.05 = 5,116.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,440.70x = 8,161.05 × 5,116.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,440.70x = 41,757,644.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,757,644.54/5,440.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,675.05

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