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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,453.91, 7,524.20 and 3,564.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,453.91, 7,524.20 and 3,564.90 is: 4,918.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,453.91 : 7,524.20 = 3,564.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,453.91/7,524.20 = 3,564.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,453.91x = 7,524.20 × 3,564.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,453.91x = 26,823,029.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,823,029.49/5,453.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,918.13

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