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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,464.96, 7,541.99 and 3,107.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,464.96, 7,541.99 and 3,107.86 is: 4,289.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,464.96 : 7,541.99 = 3,107.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,464.96/7,541.99 = 3,107.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,464.96x = 7,541.99 × 3,107.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,464.96x = 23,439,449.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,439,449.04/5,464.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,289.04

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