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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,444.73, 7,514.19 and 3,086.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,444.73, 7,514.19 and 3,086.73 is: 4,259.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,444.73 : 7,514.19 = 3,086.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,444.73/7,514.19 = 3,086.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,444.73x = 7,514.19 × 3,086.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,444.73x = 23,194,275.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,194,275.70/5,444.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,259.95

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