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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,412.42, 7,464.87 and 3,524.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,412.42, 7,464.87 and 3,524.58 is: 4,861.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,412.42 : 7,464.87 = 3,524.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,412.42/7,464.87 = 3,524.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,412.42x = 7,464.87 × 3,524.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,412.42x = 26,310,531.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,310,531.50/5,412.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,861.14

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