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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,473.65, 7,553.52 and 3,206.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,473.65, 7,553.52 and 3,206.34 is: 4,424.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,473.65 : 7,553.52 = 3,206.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,473.65/7,553.52 = 3,206.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,473.65x = 7,553.52 × 3,206.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,473.65x = 24,219,153.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,219,153.32/5,473.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,424.68

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