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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,468.55, 7,545.92 and 3,110.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,468.55, 7,545.92 and 3,110.73 is: 4,292.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,468.55 : 7,545.92 = 3,110.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,468.55/7,545.92 = 3,110.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,468.55x = 7,545.92 × 3,110.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,468.55x = 23,473,304.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,473,304.17/5,468.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,292.42

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