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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,468.73, 7,546.71 and 3,110.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,468.73, 7,546.71 and 3,110.72 is: 4,292.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,468.73 : 7,546.71 = 3,110.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,468.73/7,546.71 = 3,110.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,468.73x = 7,546.71 × 3,110.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,468.73x = 23,475,701.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,475,701.73/5,468.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,292.72

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