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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,440.97, 7,509.90 and 3,343.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,440.97, 7,509.90 and 3,343.88 is: 4,615.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,440.97 : 7,509.90 = 3,343.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,440.97/7,509.90 = 3,343.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,440.97x = 7,509.90 × 3,343.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,440.97x = 25,112,166.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,112,166.86/5,440.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,615.39

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