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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,441.37, 7,508.67 and 3,083.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,441.37, 7,508.67 and 3,083.67 is: 4,255.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,441.37 : 7,508.67 = 3,083.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,441.37/7,508.67 = 3,083.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,441.37x = 7,508.67 × 3,083.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,441.37x = 23,154,260.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,154,260.42/5,441.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,255.23

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