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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,445.03, 7,512.98 and 3,206.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,445.03, 7,512.98 and 3,206.09 is: 4,423.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,445.03 : 7,512.98 = 3,206.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,445.03/7,512.98 = 3,206.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,445.03x = 7,512.98 × 3,206.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,445.03x = 24,087,304.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,087,304.07/5,445.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,423.72

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