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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,081.92, 7,014.22 and 3,310.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,081.92, 7,014.22 and 3,310.44 is: 4,569.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,081.92 : 7,014.22 = 3,310.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,081.92/7,014.22 = 3,310.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,081.92x = 7,014.22 × 3,310.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,081.92x = 23,220,154.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,220,154.46/5,081.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,569.17

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