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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,465.67, 7,545.74 and 3,608.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,465.67, 7,545.74 and 3,608.07 is: 4,981.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,465.67 : 7,545.74 = 3,608.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,465.67/7,545.74 = 3,608.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,465.67x = 7,545.74 × 3,608.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,465.67x = 27,225,558.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,225,558.12/5,465.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,981.19

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