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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,463.79, 7,539.96 and 3,225.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,463.79, 7,539.96 and 3,225.76 is: 4,451.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,463.79 : 7,539.96 = 3,225.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,463.79/7,539.96 = 3,225.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,463.79x = 7,539.96 × 3,225.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,463.79x = 24,322,101.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,322,101.37/5,463.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,451.51

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