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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,307.44, 7,327.32 and 3,544.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,307.44, 7,327.32 and 3,544.88 is: 4,893.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,307.44 : 7,327.32 = 3,544.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,307.44/7,327.32 = 3,544.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,307.44x = 7,327.32 × 3,544.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,307.44x = 25,974,470.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,974,470.12/5,307.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,893.97

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