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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,627.60, 8,441.40 and 5,310.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,627.60, 8,441.40 and 5,310.80 is: 7,966.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,627.60 : 8,441.40 = 5,310.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,627.60/8,441.40 = 5,310.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,627.60x = 8,441.40 × 5,310.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,627.60x = 44,830,587.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,830,587.12/5,627.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,966.20

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