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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,467.93, 7,545.51 and 3,342.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,467.93, 7,545.51 and 3,342.71 is: 4,612.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,467.93 : 7,545.51 = 3,342.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,467.93/7,545.51 = 3,342.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,467.93x = 7,545.51 × 3,342.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,467.93x = 25,222,470.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,222,470.60/5,467.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,612.80

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