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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,464.67, 7,544.36 and 3,607.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,464.67, 7,544.36 and 3,607.07 is: 4,979.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,464.67 : 7,544.36 = 3,607.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,464.67/7,544.36 = 3,607.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,464.67x = 7,544.36 × 3,607.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,464.67x = 27,213,016.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,213,016.59/5,464.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,979.81

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