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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,444.51, 8,163.68 and 4,980.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,444.51, 8,163.68 and 4,980.11 is: 7,467.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,444.51 : 8,163.68 = 4,980.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,444.51/8,163.68 = 4,980.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,444.51x = 8,163.68 × 4,980.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,444.51x = 40,655,958.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,655,958.69/5,444.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,467.34

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