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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,466.52, 7,544.48 and 3,109.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,466.52, 7,544.48 and 3,109.24 is: 4,291.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,466.52 : 7,544.48 = 3,109.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,466.52/7,544.48 = 3,109.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,466.52x = 7,544.48 × 3,109.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,466.52x = 23,457,599.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,457,599.00/5,466.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,291.14

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