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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,413.44, 7,471.96 and 3,262.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,413.44, 7,471.96 and 3,262.36 is: 4,502.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,413.44 : 7,471.96 = 3,262.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,413.44/7,471.96 = 3,262.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,413.44x = 7,471.96 × 3,262.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,413.44x = 24,376,223.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,376,223.43/5,413.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,502.91

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