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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,463.91, 7,539.75 and 3,225.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,463.91, 7,539.75 and 3,225.88 is: 4,451.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,463.91 : 7,539.75 = 3,225.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,463.91/7,539.75 = 3,225.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,463.91x = 7,539.75 × 3,225.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,463.91x = 24,322,328.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,322,328.73/5,463.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,451.45

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