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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,444.28, 7,512.89 and 3,086.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,444.28, 7,512.89 and 3,086.37 is: 4,259.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,444.28 : 7,512.89 = 3,086.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,444.28/7,512.89 = 3,086.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,444.28x = 7,512.89 × 3,086.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,444.28x = 23,187,542.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,187,542.88/5,444.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,259.07

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