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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,444.43, 7,512.84 and 3,053.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,444.43, 7,512.84 and 3,053.82 is: 4,214.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,444.43 : 7,512.84 = 3,053.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,444.43/7,512.84 = 3,053.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,444.43x = 7,512.84 × 3,053.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,444.43x = 22,942,861.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,942,861.05/5,444.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,214.01

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