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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,468.61, 7,546.51 and 3,110.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,468.61, 7,546.51 and 3,110.70 is: 4,292.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,468.61 : 7,546.51 = 3,110.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,468.61/7,546.51 = 3,110.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,468.61x = 7,546.51 × 3,110.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,468.61x = 23,474,928.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,474,928.66/5,468.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,292.67

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