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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,468.08, 7,545 and 3,604

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,468.08, 7,545 and 3,604 is: 4,972.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,468.08 : 7,545 = 3,604 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,468.08/7,545 = 3,604/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,468.08x = 7,545 × 3,604
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,468.08x = 27,192,180
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,192,180/5,468.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,972.89

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