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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,483.88, 7,566.54 and 3,245.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,483.88, 7,566.54 and 3,245.88 is: 4,478.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,483.88 : 7,566.54 = 3,245.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,483.88/7,566.54 = 3,245.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,483.88x = 7,566.54 × 3,245.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,483.88x = 24,560,080.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,560,080.86/5,483.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,478.60

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