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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,444.80, 8,184.60 and 5,059.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,444.80, 8,184.60 and 5,059.60 is: 7,605.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,444.80 : 8,184.60 = 5,059.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,444.80/8,184.60 = 5,059.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,444.80x = 8,184.60 × 5,059.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,444.80x = 41,410,802.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,410,802.16/5,444.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,605.57

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