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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,453.92, 7,525.50 and 3,215.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,453.92, 7,525.50 and 3,215.49 is: 4,436.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,453.92 : 7,525.50 = 3,215.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,453.92/7,525.50 = 3,215.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,453.92x = 7,525.50 × 3,215.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,453.92x = 24,198,170.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,198,170.00/5,453.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,436.84

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