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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,465.89, 7,542.93 and 3,107.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,465.89, 7,542.93 and 3,107.98 is: 4,289.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,465.89 : 7,542.93 = 3,107.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,465.89/7,542.93 = 3,107.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,465.89x = 7,542.93 × 3,107.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,465.89x = 23,443,275.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,443,275.58/5,465.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,289.01

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