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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,443.50, 7,512.64 and 3,347.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,443.50, 7,512.64 and 3,347.63 is: 4,620.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,443.50 : 7,512.64 = 3,347.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,443.50/7,512.64 = 3,347.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,443.50x = 7,512.64 × 3,347.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,443.50x = 25,149,493.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,149,493.11/5,443.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,620.10

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