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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,082.40, 7,014.54 and 3,291.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,082.40, 7,014.54 and 3,291.94 is: 4,543.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,082.40 : 7,014.54 = 3,291.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,082.40/7,014.54 = 3,291.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,082.40x = 7,014.54 × 3,291.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,082.40x = 23,091,444.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,091,444.81/5,082.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,543.41

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