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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,444.01, 7,513.26 and 3,086.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,444.01, 7,513.26 and 3,086.30 is: 4,259.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,444.01 : 7,513.26 = 3,086.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,444.01/7,513.26 = 3,086.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,444.01x = 7,513.26 × 3,086.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,444.01x = 23,188,181.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,188,181.55/5,444.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,259.39

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