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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,444.82, 7,513.26 and 3,175.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,444.82, 7,513.26 and 3,175.40 is: 4,381.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,444.82 : 7,513.26 = 3,175.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,444.82/7,513.26 = 3,175.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,444.82x = 7,513.26 × 3,175.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,444.82x = 23,857,612.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,857,612.68/5,444.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,381.71

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