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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,444.26, 7,513.02 and 3,086.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,444.26, 7,513.02 and 3,086.41 is: 4,259.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,444.26 : 7,513.02 = 3,086.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,444.26/7,513.02 = 3,086.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,444.26x = 7,513.02 × 3,086.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,444.26x = 23,188,260.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,188,260.06/5,444.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,259.21

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