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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,443.50, 7,507.79 and 3,650.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,443.50, 7,507.79 and 3,650.39 is: 5,034.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,443.50 : 7,507.79 = 3,650.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,443.50/7,507.79 = 3,650.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,443.50x = 7,507.79 × 3,650.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,443.50x = 27,406,305.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,406,305.75/5,443.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,034.68

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