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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,460.12, 7,534.98 and 2,976.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,460.12, 7,534.98 and 2,976.12 is: 4,107.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,460.12 : 7,534.98 = 2,976.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,460.12/7,534.98 = 2,976.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,460.12x = 7,534.98 × 2,976.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,460.12x = 22,425,004.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,425,004.68/5,460.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,107.05

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