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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,483.37, 7,566.96 and 3,215.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,483.37, 7,566.96 and 3,215.28 is: 4,437.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,483.37 : 7,566.96 = 3,215.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,483.37/7,566.96 = 3,215.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,483.37x = 7,566.96 × 3,215.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,483.37x = 24,329,895.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,329,895.15/5,483.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,437.03

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