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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,451.27, 7,523.61 and 3,327.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,451.27, 7,523.61 and 3,327.26 is: 4,592.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,451.27 : 7,523.61 = 3,327.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,451.27/7,523.61 = 3,327.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,451.27x = 7,523.61 × 3,327.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,451.27x = 25,033,006.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,033,006.61/5,451.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,592.14

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