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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,443.03, 7,511.99 and 3,205.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,443.03, 7,511.99 and 3,205.46 is: 4,423.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,443.03 : 7,511.99 = 3,205.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,443.03/7,511.99 = 3,205.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,443.03x = 7,511.99 × 3,205.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,443.03x = 24,079,383.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,079,383.47/5,443.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,423.89

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