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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,480.67, 7,563.40 and 3,242.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,480.67, 7,563.40 and 3,242.49 is: 4,474.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,480.67 : 7,563.40 = 3,242.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,480.67/7,563.40 = 3,242.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,480.67x = 7,563.40 × 3,242.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,480.67x = 24,524,226.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,524,226.58/5,480.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,474.68

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