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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,465.48, 7,541.51 and 3,107.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,465.48, 7,541.51 and 3,107.16 is: 4,287.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,465.48 : 7,541.51 = 3,107.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,465.48/7,541.51 = 3,107.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,465.48x = 7,541.51 × 3,107.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,465.48x = 23,432,662.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,432,662.68/5,465.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,287.40

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