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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,316.62, 7,955.48 and 4,451.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,316.62, 7,955.48 and 4,451.54 is: 6,661.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,316.62 : 7,955.48 = 4,451.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,316.62/7,955.48 = 4,451.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,316.62x = 7,955.48 × 4,451.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,316.62x = 35,414,137.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,414,137.44/5,316.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,661.02

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