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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,444.52, 7,513.59 and 3,086.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,444.52, 7,513.59 and 3,086.70 is: 4,259.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,444.52 : 7,513.59 = 3,086.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,444.52/7,513.59 = 3,086.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,444.52x = 7,513.59 × 3,086.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,444.52x = 23,192,198.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,192,198.25/5,444.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,259.73

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