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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,461.83, 7,535.43 and 3,222.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,461.83, 7,535.43 and 3,222.18 is: 4,445.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,461.83 : 7,535.43 = 3,222.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,461.83/7,535.43 = 3,222.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,461.83x = 7,535.43 × 3,222.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,461.83x = 24,280,511.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,280,511.84/5,461.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,445.49

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