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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,464.59, 7,541.77 and 3,107.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,464.59, 7,541.77 and 3,107.08 is: 4,288.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,464.59 : 7,541.77 = 3,107.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,464.59/7,541.77 = 3,107.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,464.59x = 7,541.77 × 3,107.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,464.59x = 23,432,882.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,432,882.73/5,464.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,288.13

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