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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,450.62, 7,522.41 and 3,213.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,450.62, 7,522.41 and 3,213.22 is: 4,434.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,450.62 : 7,522.41 = 3,213.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,450.62/7,522.41 = 3,213.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,450.62x = 7,522.41 × 3,213.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,450.62x = 24,171,158.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,171,158.26/5,450.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,434.57

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