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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,443.89, 7,510.32 and 3,317.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,443.89, 7,510.32 and 3,317.70 is: 4,577.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,443.89 : 7,510.32 = 3,317.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,443.89/7,510.32 = 3,317.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,443.89x = 7,510.32 × 3,317.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,443.89x = 24,916,988.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,916,988.66/5,443.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,577.06

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