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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,461.83, 7,537.97 and 3,104.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,461.83, 7,537.97 and 3,104.33 is: 4,284.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,461.83 : 7,537.97 = 3,104.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,461.83/7,537.97 = 3,104.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,461.83x = 7,537.97 × 3,104.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,461.83x = 23,400,327.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,400,327.57/5,461.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,284.34

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