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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,467.06, 7,544.56 and 3,109.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,467.06, 7,544.56 and 3,109.15 is: 4,290.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,467.06 : 7,544.56 = 3,109.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,467.06/7,544.56 = 3,109.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,467.06x = 7,544.56 × 3,109.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,467.06x = 23,457,131.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,457,131.00/5,467.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,290.63

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