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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,466.92, 7,547.46 and 3,609.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,466.92, 7,547.46 and 3,609.32 is: 4,982.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,466.92 : 7,547.46 = 3,609.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,466.92/7,547.46 = 3,609.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,466.92x = 7,547.46 × 3,609.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,466.92x = 27,241,198.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,241,198.33/5,466.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,982.92

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