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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,468.61, 7,546.05 and 3,110.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,468.61, 7,546.05 and 3,110.25 is: 4,291.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,468.61 : 7,546.05 = 3,110.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,468.61/7,546.05 = 3,110.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,468.61x = 7,546.05 × 3,110.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,468.61x = 23,470,102.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,470,102.01/5,468.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,291.79

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