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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,444.37, 7,512.81 and 3,086.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,444.37, 7,512.81 and 3,086.67 is: 4,259.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,444.37 : 7,512.81 = 3,086.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,444.37/7,512.81 = 3,086.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,444.37x = 7,512.81 × 3,086.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,444.37x = 23,189,565.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,189,565.24/5,444.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,259.37

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