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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,465.29, 7,550.33 and 3,581.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,465.29, 7,550.33 and 3,581.35 is: 4,947.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,465.29 : 7,550.33 = 3,581.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,465.29/7,550.33 = 3,581.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,465.29x = 7,550.33 × 3,581.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,465.29x = 27,040,374.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,040,374.35/5,465.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,947.66

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