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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,544.68, 8,291.76 and 4,140.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,544.68, 8,291.76 and 4,140.10 is: 6,191.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,544.68 : 8,291.76 = 4,140.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,544.68/8,291.76 = 4,140.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,544.68x = 8,291.76 × 4,140.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,544.68x = 34,328,715.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,328,715.58/5,544.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,191.29

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