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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,441.52, 7,509.15 and 3,083.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,441.52, 7,509.15 and 3,083.88 is: 4,255.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,441.52 : 7,509.15 = 3,083.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,441.52/7,509.15 = 3,083.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,441.52x = 7,509.15 × 3,083.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,441.52x = 23,157,317.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,157,317.50/5,441.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,255.67

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