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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,442.26, 8,163.32 and 3,070.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,442.26, 8,163.32 and 3,070.44 is: 4,605.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,442.26 : 8,163.32 = 3,070.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,442.26/8,163.32 = 3,070.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,442.26x = 8,163.32 × 3,070.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,442.26x = 25,064,968.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,064,968.91/5,442.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,605.62

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