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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,441.99, 7,511.06 and 3,084.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,441.99, 7,511.06 and 3,084.59 is: 4,257.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,441.99 : 7,511.06 = 3,084.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,441.99/7,511.06 = 3,084.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,441.99x = 7,511.06 × 3,084.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,441.99x = 23,168,487.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,168,487.59/5,441.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,257.36

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