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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,441.29, 7,508.97 and 3,316.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,441.29, 7,508.97 and 3,316.81 is: 4,577.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,441.29 : 7,508.97 = 3,316.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,441.29/7,508.97 = 3,316.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,441.29x = 7,508.97 × 3,316.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,441.29x = 24,905,826.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,905,826.79/5,441.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,577.19

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