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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,444.94, 7,514.55 and 3,320.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,444.94, 7,514.55 and 3,320.31 is: 4,582.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,444.94 : 7,514.55 = 3,320.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,444.94/7,514.55 = 3,320.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,444.94x = 7,514.55 × 3,320.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,444.94x = 24,950,635.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,950,635.51/5,444.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,582.35

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