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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,433.30, 7,498.06 and 3,075.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,433.30, 7,498.06 and 3,075.44 is: 4,244.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,433.30 : 7,498.06 = 3,075.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,433.30/7,498.06 = 3,075.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,433.30x = 7,498.06 × 3,075.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,433.30x = 23,059,833.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,059,833.65/5,433.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,244.17

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