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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,459.82, 7,534.56 and 3,101.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,459.82, 7,534.56 and 3,101.96 is: 4,280.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,459.82 : 7,534.56 = 3,101.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,459.82/7,534.56 = 3,101.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,459.82x = 7,534.56 × 3,101.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,459.82x = 23,371,866.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,371,866.06/5,459.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,280.70

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