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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,465.61, 7,541.91 and 3,107.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,465.61, 7,541.91 and 3,107.25 is: 4,287.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,465.61 : 7,541.91 = 3,107.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,465.61/7,541.91 = 3,107.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,465.61x = 7,541.91 × 3,107.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,465.61x = 23,434,599.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,434,599.85/5,465.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,287.65

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