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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,433.73, 7,498.71 and 3,075.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,433.73, 7,498.71 and 3,075.82 is: 4,244.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,433.73 : 7,498.71 = 3,075.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,433.73/7,498.71 = 3,075.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,433.73x = 7,498.71 × 3,075.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,433.73x = 23,064,682.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,064,682.19/5,433.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,244.72

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