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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,461.93, 7,538.44 and 3,223.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,461.93, 7,538.44 and 3,223.67 is: 4,449.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,461.93 : 7,538.44 = 3,223.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,461.93/7,538.44 = 3,223.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,461.93x = 7,538.44 × 3,223.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,461.93x = 24,301,442.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,301,442.87/5,461.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,449.25

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