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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,044.53, 6,955.41 and 3,275.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,044.53, 6,955.41 and 3,275.49 is: 4,516.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,044.53 : 6,955.41 = 3,275.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,044.53/6,955.41 = 3,275.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,044.53x = 6,955.41 × 3,275.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,044.53x = 22,782,375.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,782,375.90/5,044.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,516.25

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