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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,443.35, 7,511.69 and 3,085.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,443.35, 7,511.69 and 3,085.49 is: 4,257.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,443.35 : 7,511.69 = 3,085.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,443.35/7,511.69 = 3,085.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,443.35x = 7,511.69 × 3,085.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,443.35x = 23,177,228.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,177,228.95/5,443.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,257.90

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