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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,452.61, 7,524.52 and 3,214.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,452.61, 7,524.52 and 3,214.58 is: 4,436.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,452.61 : 7,524.52 = 3,214.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,452.61/7,524.52 = 3,214.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,452.61x = 7,524.52 × 3,214.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,452.61x = 24,188,171.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,188,171.50/5,452.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,436.07

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