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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,464.97, 7,541.35 and 3,226.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,464.97, 7,541.35 and 3,226.33 is: 4,452.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,464.97 : 7,541.35 = 3,226.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,464.97/7,541.35 = 3,226.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,464.97x = 7,541.35 × 3,226.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,464.97x = 24,330,903.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,330,903.25/5,464.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,452.16

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