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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,465.32, 7,541.98 and 3,075.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,465.32, 7,541.98 and 3,075.43 is: 4,244.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,465.32 : 7,541.98 = 3,075.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,465.32/7,541.98 = 3,075.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,465.32x = 7,541.98 × 3,075.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,465.32x = 23,194,836.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,194,836.45/5,465.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,244.00

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