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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,806.40, 8,663.44 and 5,038.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,806.40, 8,663.44 and 5,038.40 is: 7,517.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,806.40 : 8,663.44 = 5,038.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,806.40/8,663.44 = 5,038.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,806.40x = 8,663.44 × 5,038.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,806.40x = 43,649,876.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,649,876.10/5,806.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,517.55

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