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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,447.25, 7,517.21 and 2,963.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,447.25, 7,517.21 and 2,963.25 is: 4,089.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,447.25 : 7,517.21 = 2,963.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,447.25/7,517.21 = 2,963.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,447.25x = 7,517.21 × 2,963.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,447.25x = 22,275,357.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,275,357.72/5,447.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,089.29

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