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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,443.92, 7,513.68 and 3,207.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,443.92, 7,513.68 and 3,207.72 is: 4,427.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,443.92 : 7,513.68 = 3,207.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,443.92/7,513.68 = 3,207.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,443.92x = 7,513.68 × 3,207.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,443.92x = 24,101,781.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,101,781.61/5,443.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,427.28

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