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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,445.83, 7,517.53 and 3,679.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,445.83, 7,517.53 and 3,679.83 is: 5,079.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,445.83 : 7,517.53 = 3,679.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,445.83/7,517.53 = 3,679.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,445.83x = 7,517.53 × 3,679.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,445.83x = 27,663,247.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,663,247.37/5,445.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,079.71

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