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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,442.39, 7,508.35 and 3,553.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,442.39, 7,508.35 and 3,553.37 is: 4,902.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,442.39 : 7,508.35 = 3,553.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,442.39/7,508.35 = 3,553.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,442.39x = 7,508.35 × 3,553.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,442.39x = 26,679,927.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,679,927.87/5,442.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,902.24

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