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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,443.93, 7,514.33 and 3,087.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,443.93, 7,514.33 and 3,087.64 is: 4,261.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,443.93 : 7,514.33 = 3,087.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,443.93/7,514.33 = 3,087.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,443.93x = 7,514.33 × 3,087.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,443.93x = 23,201,545.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,201,545.88/5,443.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,261.91

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