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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,459.53, 7,533.96 and 3,334.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,459.53, 7,533.96 and 3,334.29 is: 4,601.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,459.53 : 7,533.96 = 3,334.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,459.53/7,533.96 = 3,334.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,459.53x = 7,533.96 × 3,334.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,459.53x = 25,120,407.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,120,407.49/5,459.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,601.20

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