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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,459.63, 7,531.79 and 3,219.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,459.63, 7,531.79 and 3,219.98 is: 4,442.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,459.63 : 7,531.79 = 3,219.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,459.63/7,531.79 = 3,219.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,459.63x = 7,531.79 × 3,219.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,459.63x = 24,252,159.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,252,159.41/5,459.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,442.09

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