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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,444.91, 7,513.56 and 3,086.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,444.91, 7,513.56 and 3,086.64 is: 4,259.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,444.91 : 7,513.56 = 3,086.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,444.91/7,513.56 = 3,086.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,444.91x = 7,513.56 × 3,086.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,444.91x = 23,191,654.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,191,654.84/5,444.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,259.33

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