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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,467.35, 7,546.89 and 3,229.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,467.35, 7,546.89 and 3,229.23 is: 4,457.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,467.35 : 7,546.89 = 3,229.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,467.35/7,546.89 = 3,229.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,467.35x = 7,546.89 × 3,229.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,467.35x = 24,370,643.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,370,643.59/5,467.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,457.49

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