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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,460.63, 7,535.66 and 2,976.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,460.63, 7,535.66 and 2,976.63 is: 4,107.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,460.63 : 7,535.66 = 2,976.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,460.63/7,535.66 = 2,976.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,460.63x = 7,535.66 × 2,976.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,460.63x = 22,430,871.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,430,871.63/5,460.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,107.74

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