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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,468.85, 7,546.77 and 3,110.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,468.85, 7,546.77 and 3,110.94 is: 4,292.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,468.85 : 7,546.77 = 3,110.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,468.85/7,546.77 = 3,110.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,468.85x = 7,546.77 × 3,110.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,468.85x = 23,477,548.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,477,548.66/5,468.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,292.96

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