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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,441.28, 7,508.99 and 3,083.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,441.28, 7,508.99 and 3,083.42 is: 4,255.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,441.28 : 7,508.99 = 3,083.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,441.28/7,508.99 = 3,083.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,441.28x = 7,508.99 × 3,083.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,441.28x = 23,153,316.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,153,316.98/5,441.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,255.12

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