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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,409.53, 7,465.25 and 3,285.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,409.53, 7,465.25 and 3,285.11 is: 4,533.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,409.53 : 7,465.25 = 3,285.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,409.53/7,465.25 = 3,285.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,409.53x = 7,465.25 × 3,285.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,409.53x = 24,524,167.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,524,167.43/5,409.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,533.51

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