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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,462.96, 7,538.66 and 3,224.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,462.96, 7,538.66 and 3,224.92 is: 4,450.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,462.96 : 7,538.66 = 3,224.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,462.96/7,538.66 = 3,224.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,462.96x = 7,538.66 × 3,224.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,462.96x = 24,311,575.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,311,575.41/5,462.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,450.26

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