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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,041.53, 6,954.93 and 3,272.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,041.53, 6,954.93 and 3,272.49 is: 4,514.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,041.53 : 6,954.93 = 3,272.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,041.53/6,954.93 = 3,272.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,041.53x = 6,954.93 × 3,272.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,041.53x = 22,759,938.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,759,938.88/5,041.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,514.49

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