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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,444.51, 7,513.47 and 3,086.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,444.51, 7,513.47 and 3,086.65 is: 4,259.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,444.51 : 7,513.47 = 3,086.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,444.51/7,513.47 = 3,086.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,444.51x = 7,513.47 × 3,086.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,444.51x = 23,191,399.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,191,399.17/5,444.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,259.59

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