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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,481.09, 7,565.87 and 3,244.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,481.09, 7,565.87 and 3,244.88 is: 4,479.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,481.09 : 7,565.87 = 3,244.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,481.09/7,565.87 = 3,244.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,481.09x = 7,565.87 × 3,244.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,481.09x = 24,550,367.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,550,367.27/5,481.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,479.10

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