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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,447.42, 7,517.24 and 3,089.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,447.42, 7,517.24 and 3,089.66 is: 4,263.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,447.42 : 7,517.24 = 3,089.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,447.42/7,517.24 = 3,089.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,447.42x = 7,517.24 × 3,089.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,447.42x = 23,225,715.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,225,715.74/5,447.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,263.62

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