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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,444.58, 7,513.98 and 3,087.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,444.58, 7,513.98 and 3,087.48 is: 4,260.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,444.58 : 7,513.98 = 3,087.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,444.58/7,513.98 = 3,087.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,444.58x = 7,513.98 × 3,087.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,444.58x = 23,199,262.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,199,262.97/5,444.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,260.98

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