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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,445.30, 7,514.55 and 3,087.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,445.30, 7,514.55 and 3,087.48 is: 4,260.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,445.30 : 7,514.55 = 3,087.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,445.30/7,514.55 = 3,087.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,445.30x = 7,514.55 × 3,087.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,445.30x = 23,201,022.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,201,022.83/5,445.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,260.74

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