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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,440.22, 7,507.08 and 3,082.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,440.22, 7,507.08 and 3,082.73 is: 4,253.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,440.22 : 7,507.08 = 3,082.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,440.22/7,507.08 = 3,082.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,440.22x = 7,507.08 × 3,082.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,440.22x = 23,142,300.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,142,300.73/5,440.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,253.93

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