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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,467.68, 7,544.52 and 3,109.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,467.68, 7,544.52 and 3,109.86 is: 4,291.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,467.68 : 7,544.52 = 3,109.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,467.68/7,544.52 = 3,109.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,467.68x = 7,544.52 × 3,109.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,467.68x = 23,462,400.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,462,400.97/5,467.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,291.11

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