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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,462.68, 7,538.50 and 3,104.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,462.68, 7,538.50 and 3,104.76 is: 4,284.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,462.68 : 7,538.50 = 3,104.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,462.68/7,538.50 = 3,104.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,462.68x = 7,538.50 × 3,104.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,462.68x = 23,405,233.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,405,233.26/5,462.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,284.57

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