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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,443.57, 7,511.70 and 3,085.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,443.57, 7,511.70 and 3,085.12 is: 4,257.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,443.57 : 7,511.70 = 3,085.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,443.57/7,511.70 = 3,085.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,443.57x = 7,511.70 × 3,085.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,443.57x = 23,174,495.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,174,495.90/5,443.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,257.22

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