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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,465.92, 7,546.08 and 3,608.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,465.92, 7,546.08 and 3,608.32 is: 4,981.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,465.92 : 7,546.08 = 3,608.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,465.92/7,546.08 = 3,608.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,465.92x = 7,546.08 × 3,608.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,465.92x = 27,228,671.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,228,671.39/5,465.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,981.53

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