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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,465.21, 7,542.06 and 3,107.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,465.21, 7,542.06 and 3,107.34 is: 4,288.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,465.21 : 7,542.06 = 3,107.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,465.21/7,542.06 = 3,107.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,465.21x = 7,542.06 × 3,107.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,465.21x = 23,435,744.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,435,744.72/5,465.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,288.17

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