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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,440.71, 8,161.19 and 3,083.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,440.71, 8,161.19 and 3,083.88 is: 4,625.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,440.71 : 8,161.19 = 3,083.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,440.71/8,161.19 = 3,083.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,440.71x = 8,161.19 × 3,083.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,440.71x = 25,168,130.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,168,130.62/5,440.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,625.89

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