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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,405.26, 7,458.13 and 3,281.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,405.26, 7,458.13 and 3,281.91 is: 4,528.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,405.26 : 7,458.13 = 3,281.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,405.26/7,458.13 = 3,281.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,405.26x = 7,458.13 × 3,281.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,405.26x = 24,476,911.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,476,911.43/5,405.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,528.35

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