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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,445.78, 7,515.39 and 3,088.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,445.78, 7,515.39 and 3,088.38 is: 4,262.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,445.78 : 7,515.39 = 3,088.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,445.78/7,515.39 = 3,088.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,445.78x = 7,515.39 × 3,088.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,445.78x = 23,210,380.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,210,380.17/5,445.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,262.09

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