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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,468.93, 7,546.89 and 3,343.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,468.93, 7,546.89 and 3,343.71 is: 4,614.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,468.93 : 7,546.89 = 3,343.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,468.93/7,546.89 = 3,343.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,468.93x = 7,546.89 × 3,343.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,468.93x = 25,234,611.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,234,611.56/5,468.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,614.18

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