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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,444.15, 7,513.36 and 3,086.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,444.15, 7,513.36 and 3,086.44 is: 4,259.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,444.15 : 7,513.36 = 3,086.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,444.15/7,513.36 = 3,086.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,444.15x = 7,513.36 × 3,086.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,444.15x = 23,189,508.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,189,508.34/5,444.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,259.53

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