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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,394.83, 7,444.46 and 3,510.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,394.83, 7,444.46 and 3,510.02 is: 4,843.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,394.83 : 7,444.46 = 3,510.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,394.83/7,444.46 = 3,510.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,394.83x = 7,444.46 × 3,510.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,394.83x = 26,130,200.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,130,200.66/5,394.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,843.57

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