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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,443.22, 7,511.78 and 3,318.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,443.22, 7,511.78 and 3,318.86 is: 4,580.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,443.22 : 7,511.78 = 3,318.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,443.22/7,511.78 = 3,318.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,443.22x = 7,511.78 × 3,318.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,443.22x = 24,930,529.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,930,529.58/5,443.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,580.11

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