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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,444.76, 7,513.56 and 3,086.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,444.76, 7,513.56 and 3,086.84 is: 4,259.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,444.76 : 7,513.56 = 3,086.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,444.76/7,513.56 = 3,086.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,444.76x = 7,513.56 × 3,086.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,444.76x = 23,193,157.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,193,157.55/5,444.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,259.72

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