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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,407.85, 7,463.35 and 3,282.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,407.85, 7,463.35 and 3,282.89 is: 4,530.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,407.85 : 7,463.35 = 3,282.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,407.85/7,463.35 = 3,282.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,407.85x = 7,463.35 × 3,282.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,407.85x = 24,501,323.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,501,323.87/5,407.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,530.70

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