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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,459.58, 7,535.34 and 3,220.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,459.58, 7,535.34 and 3,220.59 is: 4,445.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,459.58 : 7,535.34 = 3,220.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,459.58/7,535.34 = 3,220.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,459.58x = 7,535.34 × 3,220.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,459.58x = 24,268,240.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,268,240.65/5,459.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,445.07

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