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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,444.37, 7,512.62 and 3,206.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,444.37, 7,512.62 and 3,206.94 is: 4,425.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,444.37 : 7,512.62 = 3,206.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,444.37/7,512.62 = 3,206.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,444.37x = 7,512.62 × 3,206.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,444.37x = 24,092,521.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,092,521.58/5,444.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,425.22

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