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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,445.60, 8,168.40 and 5,056.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,445.60, 8,168.40 and 5,056.80 is: 7,585.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,445.60 : 8,168.40 = 5,056.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,445.60/8,168.40 = 5,056.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,445.60x = 8,168.40 × 5,056.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,445.60x = 41,305,965.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,305,965.12/5,445.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,585.20

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