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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,466.93, 7,544.37 and 3,109.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,466.93, 7,544.37 and 3,109.23 is: 4,290.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,466.93 : 7,544.37 = 3,109.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,466.93/7,544.37 = 3,109.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,466.93x = 7,544.37 × 3,109.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,466.93x = 23,457,181.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,457,181.54/5,466.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,290.74

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