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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,433.94, 7,498.29 and 3,075.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,433.94, 7,498.29 and 3,075.67 is: 4,244.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,433.94 : 7,498.29 = 3,075.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,433.94/7,498.29 = 3,075.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,433.94x = 7,498.29 × 3,075.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,433.94x = 23,062,265.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,062,265.60/5,433.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,244.11

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