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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,443.46, 7,511.36 and 3,085.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,443.46, 7,511.36 and 3,085.14 is: 4,257.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,443.46 : 7,511.36 = 3,085.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,443.46/7,511.36 = 3,085.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,443.46x = 7,511.36 × 3,085.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,443.46x = 23,173,597.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,173,597.19/5,443.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,257.14

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