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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,453.42, 7,526.70 and 3,215.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,453.42, 7,526.70 and 3,215.16 is: 4,437.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,453.42 : 7,526.70 = 3,215.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,453.42/7,526.70 = 3,215.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,453.42x = 7,526.70 × 3,215.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,453.42x = 24,199,544.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,199,544.77/5,453.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,437.50

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