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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,444.06, 7,513.43 and 3,086.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,444.06, 7,513.43 and 3,086.63 is: 4,259.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,444.06 : 7,513.43 = 3,086.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,444.06/7,513.43 = 3,086.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,444.06x = 7,513.43 × 3,086.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,444.06x = 23,191,125.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,191,125.44/5,444.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,259.90

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