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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,442.26, 7,509.89 and 3,083.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,442.26, 7,509.89 and 3,083.81 is: 4,255.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,442.26 : 7,509.89 = 3,083.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,442.26/7,509.89 = 3,083.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,442.26x = 7,509.89 × 3,083.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,442.26x = 23,159,073.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,159,073.88/5,442.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,255.41

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