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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,437.44, 7,502.52 and 3,047.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,437.44, 7,502.52 and 3,047.04 is: 4,204.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,437.44 : 7,502.52 = 3,047.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,437.44/7,502.52 = 3,047.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,437.44x = 7,502.52 × 3,047.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,437.44x = 22,860,478.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,860,478.54/5,437.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,204.27

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