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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,464.95, 7,541.61 and 3,227.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,464.95, 7,541.61 and 3,227.34 is: 4,453.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,464.95 : 7,541.61 = 3,227.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,464.95/7,541.61 = 3,227.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,464.95x = 7,541.61 × 3,227.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,464.95x = 24,339,339.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,339,339.62/5,464.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,453.72

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