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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,411.25, 7,468.34 and 3,316.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,411.25, 7,468.34 and 3,316.59 is: 4,577.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,411.25 : 7,468.34 = 3,316.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,411.25/7,468.34 = 3,316.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,411.25x = 7,468.34 × 3,316.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,411.25x = 24,769,405.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,769,405.18/5,411.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,577.39

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