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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,469.41, 7,541.97 and 3,582.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,469.41, 7,541.97 and 3,582.65 is: 4,940.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,469.41 : 7,541.97 = 3,582.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,469.41/7,541.97 = 3,582.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,469.41x = 7,541.97 × 3,582.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,469.41x = 27,020,238.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,020,238.82/5,469.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,940.25

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