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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,437.58, 8,143.97 and 3,241.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,437.58, 8,143.97 and 3,241.76 is: 4,855.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,437.58 : 8,143.97 = 3,241.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,437.58/8,143.97 = 3,241.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,437.58x = 8,143.97 × 3,241.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,437.58x = 26,400,800.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,400,800.34/5,437.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,855.25

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