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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,410.20, 7,467.42 and 3,285.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,410.20, 7,467.42 and 3,285.96 is: 4,535.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,410.20 : 7,467.42 = 3,285.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,410.20/7,467.42 = 3,285.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,410.20x = 7,467.42 × 3,285.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,410.20x = 24,537,643.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,537,643.42/5,410.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,535.44

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