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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,082.92, 7,015.60 and 3,311.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,082.92, 7,015.60 and 3,311.44 is: 4,570.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,082.92 : 7,015.60 = 3,311.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,082.92/7,015.60 = 3,311.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,082.92x = 7,015.60 × 3,311.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,082.92x = 23,231,738.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,231,738.46/5,082.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,570.55

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