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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,465.22, 7,541.73 and 3,344.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,465.22, 7,541.73 and 3,344.28 is: 4,614.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,465.22 : 7,541.73 = 3,344.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,465.22/7,541.73 = 3,344.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,465.22x = 7,541.73 × 3,344.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,465.22x = 25,221,656.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,221,656.80/5,465.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,614.94

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