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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,441.61, 7,509.27 and 3,083.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,441.61, 7,509.27 and 3,083.74 is: 4,255.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,441.61 : 7,509.27 = 3,083.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,441.61/7,509.27 = 3,083.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,441.61x = 7,509.27 × 3,083.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,441.61x = 23,156,636.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,156,636.27/5,441.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,255.48

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