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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,453.39, 7,525.48 and 3,332.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,453.39, 7,525.48 and 3,332.47 is: 4,598.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,453.39 : 7,525.48 = 3,332.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,453.39/7,525.48 = 3,332.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,453.39x = 7,525.48 × 3,332.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,453.39x = 25,078,420.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,078,420.18/5,453.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,598.68

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