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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,466.87, 7,544.25 and 2,982.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,466.87, 7,544.25 and 2,982.87 is: 4,116.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,466.87 : 7,544.25 = 2,982.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,466.87/7,544.25 = 2,982.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,466.87x = 7,544.25 × 2,982.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,466.87x = 22,503,517.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,503,517.00/5,466.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,116.34

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