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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,465.16, 7,541.46 and 3,227.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,465.16, 7,541.46 and 3,227.13 is: 4,453.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,465.16 : 7,541.46 = 3,227.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,465.16/7,541.46 = 3,227.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,465.16x = 7,541.46 × 3,227.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,465.16x = 24,337,271.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,337,271.81/5,465.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,453.17

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