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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,465.36, 7,543.32 and 3,341.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,465.36, 7,543.32 and 3,341.24 is: 4,611.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,465.36 : 7,543.32 = 3,341.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,465.36/7,543.32 = 3,341.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,465.36x = 7,543.32 × 3,341.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,465.36x = 25,204,042.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,204,042.52/5,465.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,611.60

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