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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,464.92, 7,544.70 and 3,607.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,464.92, 7,544.70 and 3,607.32 is: 4,980.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,464.92 : 7,544.70 = 3,607.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,464.92/7,544.70 = 3,607.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,464.92x = 7,544.70 × 3,607.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,464.92x = 27,216,147.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,216,147.20/5,464.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,980.15

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