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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,447.62, 7,514.67 and 3,351.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,447.62, 7,514.67 and 3,351.34 is: 4,622.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,447.62 : 7,514.67 = 3,351.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,447.62/7,514.67 = 3,351.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,447.62x = 7,514.67 × 3,351.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,447.62x = 25,184,214.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,184,214.16/5,447.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,622.98

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