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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,462.43, 7,538.16 and 3,104.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,462.43, 7,538.16 and 3,104.51 is: 4,284.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,462.43 : 7,538.16 = 3,104.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,462.43/7,538.16 = 3,104.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,462.43x = 7,538.16 × 3,104.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,462.43x = 23,402,277.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,402,277.58/5,462.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,284.22

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