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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,444.16, 7,512.66 and 3,086.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,444.16, 7,512.66 and 3,086.46 is: 4,259.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,444.16 : 7,512.66 = 3,086.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,444.16/7,512.66 = 3,086.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,444.16x = 7,512.66 × 3,086.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,444.16x = 23,187,524.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,187,524.58/5,444.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,259.16

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