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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,444.20, 7,512.86 and 3,175.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,444.20, 7,512.86 and 3,175.97 is: 4,382.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,444.20 : 7,512.86 = 3,175.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,444.20/7,512.86 = 3,175.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,444.20x = 7,512.86 × 3,175.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,444.20x = 23,860,602.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,860,602.09/5,444.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,382.76

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