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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,453.58, 7,525.73 and 3,332.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,453.58, 7,525.73 and 3,332.66 is: 4,598.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,453.58 : 7,525.73 = 3,332.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,453.58/7,525.73 = 3,332.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,453.58x = 7,525.73 × 3,332.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,453.58x = 25,080,690.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,080,690.40/5,453.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,598.94

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