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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,369.47, 7,409.24 and 3,246.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,369.47, 7,409.24 and 3,246.28 is: 4,479.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,369.47 : 7,409.24 = 3,246.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,369.47/7,409.24 = 3,246.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,369.47x = 7,409.24 × 3,246.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,369.47x = 24,052,430.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,052,430.58/5,369.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,479.48

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