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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,465.96, 7,543.05 and 3,108.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,465.96, 7,543.05 and 3,108.23 is: 4,289.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,465.96 : 7,543.05 = 3,108.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,465.96/7,543.05 = 3,108.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,465.96x = 7,543.05 × 3,108.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,465.96x = 23,445,534.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,445,534.30/5,465.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,289.37

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