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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,459.31, 7,537.19 and 3,366.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,459.31, 7,537.19 and 3,366.27 is: 4,647.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,459.31 : 7,537.19 = 3,366.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,459.31/7,537.19 = 3,366.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,459.31x = 7,537.19 × 3,366.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,459.31x = 25,372,216.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,372,216.58/5,459.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,647.51

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