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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,464.81, 7,539.28 and 3,365.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,464.81, 7,539.28 and 3,365.29 is: 4,642.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,464.81 : 7,539.28 = 3,365.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,464.81/7,539.28 = 3,365.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,464.81x = 7,539.28 × 3,365.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,464.81x = 25,371,863.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,371,863.59/5,464.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,642.77

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