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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,444.32, 7,514.36 and 3,087.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,444.32, 7,514.36 and 3,087.76 is: 4,261.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,444.32 : 7,514.36 = 3,087.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,444.32/7,514.36 = 3,087.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,444.32x = 7,514.36 × 3,087.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,444.32x = 23,202,540.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,202,540.23/5,444.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,261.79

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