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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,444.94, 7,513.79 and 3,087.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,444.94, 7,513.79 and 3,087.03 is: 4,259.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,444.94 : 7,513.79 = 3,087.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,444.94/7,513.79 = 3,087.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,444.94x = 7,513.79 × 3,087.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,444.94x = 23,195,295.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,195,295.14/5,444.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,259.97

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