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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,442.06, 7,510.76 and 3,204.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,442.06, 7,510.76 and 3,204.15 is: 4,422.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,442.06 : 7,510.76 = 3,204.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,442.06/7,510.76 = 3,204.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,442.06x = 7,510.76 × 3,204.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,442.06x = 24,065,601.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,065,601.65/5,442.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,422.15

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