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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,467.91, 7,548.66 and 3,343.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,467.91, 7,548.66 and 3,343.91 is: 4,616.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,467.91 : 7,548.66 = 3,343.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,467.91/7,548.66 = 3,343.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,467.91x = 7,548.66 × 3,343.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,467.91x = 25,242,001.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,242,001.92/5,467.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,616.39

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