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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,445.80, 8,168.70 and 3,253.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,445.80, 8,168.70 and 3,253.40 is: 4,880.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,445.80 : 8,168.70 = 3,253.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,445.80/8,168.70 = 3,253.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,445.80x = 8,168.70 × 3,253.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,445.80x = 26,576,048.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,576,048.58/5,445.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,880.10

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