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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,462.33, 7,538.66 and 3,104.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,462.33, 7,538.66 and 3,104.83 is: 4,285.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,462.33 : 7,538.66 = 3,104.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,462.33/7,538.66 = 3,104.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,462.33x = 7,538.66 × 3,104.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,462.33x = 23,406,246.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,406,246.64/5,462.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,285.03

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