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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,468.23, 7,545.48 and 3,077.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,468.23, 7,545.48 and 3,077.91 is: 4,247.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,468.23 : 7,545.48 = 3,077.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,468.23/7,545.48 = 3,077.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,468.23x = 7,545.48 × 3,077.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,468.23x = 23,224,308.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,224,308.35/5,468.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,247.13

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