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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,450.67, 7,522.90 and 3,212.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,450.67, 7,522.90 and 3,212.41 is: 4,433.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,450.67 : 7,522.90 = 3,212.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,450.67/7,522.90 = 3,212.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,450.67x = 7,522.90 × 3,212.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,450.67x = 24,166,635.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,166,635.49/5,450.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,433.70

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