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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,468.58, 7,545.76 and 3,230.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,468.58, 7,545.76 and 3,230.15 is: 4,457.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,468.58 : 7,545.76 = 3,230.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,468.58/7,545.76 = 3,230.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,468.58x = 7,545.76 × 3,230.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,468.58x = 24,373,890.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,373,890.86/5,468.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,457.08

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