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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,460.59, 7,535.76 and 3,103.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,460.59, 7,535.76 and 3,103.09 is: 4,282.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,460.59 : 7,535.76 = 3,103.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,460.59/7,535.76 = 3,103.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,460.59x = 7,535.76 × 3,103.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,460.59x = 23,384,141.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,384,141.50/5,460.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,282.35

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