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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,443.05, 7,511.41 and 3,206.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,443.05, 7,511.41 and 3,206.31 is: 4,424.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,443.05 : 7,511.41 = 3,206.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,443.05/7,511.41 = 3,206.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,443.05x = 7,511.41 × 3,206.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,443.05x = 24,083,909.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,083,909.00/5,443.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,424.71

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