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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,413.50, 7,474.28 and 3,321.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,413.50, 7,474.28 and 3,321.27 is: 4,585.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,413.50 : 7,474.28 = 3,321.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,413.50/7,474.28 = 3,321.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,413.50x = 7,474.28 × 3,321.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,413.50x = 24,824,085.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,824,085.33/5,413.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,585.59

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