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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,462.55, 7,540.29 and 3,225.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,462.55, 7,540.29 and 3,225.42 is: 4,452.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,462.55 : 7,540.29 = 3,225.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,462.55/7,540.29 = 3,225.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,462.55x = 7,540.29 × 3,225.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,462.55x = 24,320,602.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,320,602.17/5,462.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,452.24

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