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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,462.18, 7,535.66 and 3,362.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,462.18, 7,535.66 and 3,362.66 is: 4,639.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,462.18 : 7,535.66 = 3,362.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,462.18/7,535.66 = 3,362.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,462.18x = 7,535.66 × 3,362.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,462.18x = 25,339,862.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,339,862.46/5,462.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,639.15

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