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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,445.41, 7,514.39 and 3,087.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,445.41, 7,514.39 and 3,087.71 is: 4,260.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,445.41 : 7,514.39 = 3,087.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,445.41/7,514.39 = 3,087.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,445.41x = 7,514.39 × 3,087.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,445.41x = 23,202,241.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,202,241.71/5,445.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,260.88

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