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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,462.11, 7,536.74 and 3,103.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,462.11, 7,536.74 and 3,103.80 is: 4,282.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,462.11 : 7,536.74 = 3,103.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,462.11/7,536.74 = 3,103.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,462.11x = 7,536.74 × 3,103.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,462.11x = 23,392,533.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,392,533.61/5,462.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,282.69

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