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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,513.60, 8,270.40 and 5,146.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,513.60, 8,270.40 and 5,146.40 is: 7,719.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,513.60 : 8,270.40 = 5,146.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,513.60/8,270.40 = 5,146.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,513.60x = 8,270.40 × 5,146.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,513.60x = 42,562,786.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,562,786.56/5,513.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,719.60

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