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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,460.11, 7,534.96 and 3,102.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,460.11, 7,534.96 and 3,102.25 is: 4,281.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,460.11 : 7,534.96 = 3,102.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,460.11/7,534.96 = 3,102.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,460.11x = 7,534.96 × 3,102.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,460.11x = 23,375,303.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,375,303.07/5,460.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,281.10

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