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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,468.03, 7,545.92 and 3,110.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,468.03, 7,545.92 and 3,110.32 is: 4,292.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,468.03 : 7,545.92 = 3,110.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,468.03/7,545.92 = 3,110.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,468.03x = 7,545.92 × 3,110.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,468.03x = 23,470,225.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,470,225.89/5,468.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,292.26

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