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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,444.47, 7,512.37 and 3,206.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,444.47, 7,512.37 and 3,206.71 is: 4,424.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,444.47 : 7,512.37 = 3,206.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,444.47/7,512.37 = 3,206.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,444.47x = 7,512.37 × 3,206.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,444.47x = 24,089,992.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,089,992.00/5,444.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,424.67

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