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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,464.67, 7,539.48 and 3,226.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,464.67, 7,539.48 and 3,226.64 is: 4,451.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,464.67 : 7,539.48 = 3,226.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,464.67/7,539.48 = 3,226.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,464.67x = 7,539.48 × 3,226.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,464.67x = 24,327,150.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,327,150.05/5,464.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,451.72

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