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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,442.09, 7,510.26 and 3,084.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,442.09, 7,510.26 and 3,084.18 is: 4,256.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,442.09 : 7,510.26 = 3,084.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,442.09/7,510.26 = 3,084.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,442.09x = 7,510.26 × 3,084.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,442.09x = 23,162,993.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,162,993.69/5,442.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,256.27

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