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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,441.13, 7,508.97 and 3,083.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,441.13, 7,508.97 and 3,083.49 is: 4,255.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,441.13 : 7,508.97 = 3,083.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,441.13/7,508.97 = 3,083.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,441.13x = 7,508.97 × 3,083.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,441.13x = 23,153,833.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,153,833.91/5,441.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,255.34

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