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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,467.46, 7,544.21 and 3,229.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,467.46, 7,544.21 and 3,229.02 is: 4,455.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,467.46 : 7,544.21 = 3,229.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,467.46/7,544.21 = 3,229.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,467.46x = 7,544.21 × 3,229.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,467.46x = 24,360,388.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,360,388.83/5,467.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,455.53

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