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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,462.94, 7,541.61 and 3,225.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,462.94, 7,541.61 and 3,225.52 is: 4,452.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,462.94 : 7,541.61 = 3,225.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,462.94/7,541.61 = 3,225.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,462.94x = 7,541.61 × 3,225.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,462.94x = 24,325,611.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,325,611.22/5,462.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,452.84

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