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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,444.62, 8,157.18 and 3,102.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,444.62, 8,157.18 and 3,102.10 is: 4,647.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,444.62 : 8,157.18 = 3,102.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,444.62/8,157.18 = 3,102.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,444.62x = 8,157.18 × 3,102.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,444.62x = 25,304,388.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,304,388.08/5,444.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,647.59

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