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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,460.33, 7,535.52 and 3,071.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,460.33, 7,535.52 and 3,071.05 is: 4,238.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,460.33 : 7,535.52 = 3,071.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,460.33/7,535.52 = 3,071.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,460.33x = 7,535.52 × 3,071.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,460.33x = 23,141,958.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,141,958.70/5,460.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,238.20

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