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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,463.81, 7,537.90 and 3,364.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,463.81, 7,537.90 and 3,364.29 is: 4,641.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,463.81 : 7,537.90 = 3,364.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,463.81/7,537.90 = 3,364.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,463.81x = 7,537.90 × 3,364.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,463.81x = 25,359,681.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,359,681.59/5,463.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,641.39

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