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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,443.37, 7,511.25 and 3,205.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,443.37, 7,511.25 and 3,205.94 is: 4,423.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,443.37 : 7,511.25 = 3,205.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,443.37/7,511.25 = 3,205.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,443.37x = 7,511.25 × 3,205.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,443.37x = 24,080,600.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,080,600.80/5,443.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,423.84

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