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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,459.31, 7,537.37 and 3,445.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,459.31, 7,537.37 and 3,445.54 is: 4,757.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,459.31 : 7,537.37 = 3,445.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,459.31/7,537.37 = 3,445.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,459.31x = 7,537.37 × 3,445.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,459.31x = 25,970,309.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,970,309.83/5,459.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,757.07

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