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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,456.65, 7,530.96 and 3,099.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,456.65, 7,530.96 and 3,099.01 is: 4,277.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,456.65 : 7,530.96 = 3,099.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,456.65/7,530.96 = 3,099.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,456.65x = 7,530.96 × 3,099.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,456.65x = 23,338,520.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,338,520.35/5,456.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,277.08

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