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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,445.13, 7,513.87 and 3,087.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,445.13, 7,513.87 and 3,087.22 is: 4,260.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,445.13 : 7,513.87 = 3,087.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,445.13/7,513.87 = 3,087.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,445.13x = 7,513.87 × 3,087.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,445.13x = 23,196,924.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,196,924.45/5,445.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,260.13

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