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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,465.39, 7,541.85 and 3,227.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,465.39, 7,541.85 and 3,227.15 is: 4,453.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,465.39 : 7,541.85 = 3,227.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,465.39/7,541.85 = 3,227.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,465.39x = 7,541.85 × 3,227.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,465.39x = 24,338,681.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,338,681.23/5,465.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,453.24

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