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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,459.97, 7,535.57 and 3,336.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,459.97, 7,535.57 and 3,336.72 is: 4,605.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,459.97 : 7,535.57 = 3,336.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,459.97/7,535.57 = 3,336.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,459.97x = 7,535.57 × 3,336.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,459.97x = 25,144,070.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,144,070.45/5,459.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,605.17

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