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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,445.34, 7,513.50 and 3,348.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,445.34, 7,513.50 and 3,348.28 is: 4,619.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,445.34 : 7,513.50 = 3,348.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,445.34/7,513.50 = 3,348.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,445.34x = 7,513.50 × 3,348.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,445.34x = 25,157,301.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,157,301.78/5,445.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,619.97

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