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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,444.60, 8,176.80 and 3,257.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,444.60, 8,176.80 and 3,257.60 is: 4,892.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,444.60 : 8,176.80 = 3,257.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,444.60/8,176.80 = 3,257.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,444.60x = 8,176.80 × 3,257.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,444.60x = 26,636,743.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,636,743.68/5,444.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,892.32

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