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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,459.91, 7,533.91 and 3,221.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,459.91, 7,533.91 and 3,221.88 is: 4,445.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,459.91 : 7,533.91 = 3,221.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,459.91/7,533.91 = 3,221.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,459.91x = 7,533.91 × 3,221.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,459.91x = 24,273,329.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,273,329.73/5,459.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,445.74

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