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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,466.83, 7,542.92 and 3,110.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,466.83, 7,542.92 and 3,110.27 is: 4,291.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,466.83 : 7,542.92 = 3,110.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,466.83/7,542.92 = 3,110.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,466.83x = 7,542.92 × 3,110.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,466.83x = 23,460,487.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,460,487.85/5,466.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,291.43

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