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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,459.60, 7,533.96 and 3,362.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,459.60, 7,533.96 and 3,362.96 is: 4,640.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,459.60 : 7,533.96 = 3,362.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,459.60/7,533.96 = 3,362.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,459.60x = 7,533.96 × 3,362.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,459.60x = 25,336,406.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,336,406.12/5,459.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,640.71

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