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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,472.63, 7,549.85 and 3,348.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,472.63, 7,549.85 and 3,348.26 is: 4,619.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,472.63 : 7,549.85 = 3,348.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,472.63/7,549.85 = 3,348.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,472.63x = 7,549.85 × 3,348.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,472.63x = 25,278,806.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,278,806.27/5,472.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,619.13

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