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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,469.46, 7,546.96 and 3,231.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,469.46, 7,546.96 and 3,231.02 is: 4,458.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,469.46 : 7,546.96 = 3,231.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,469.46/7,546.96 = 3,231.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,469.46x = 7,546.96 × 3,231.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,469.46x = 24,384,378.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,384,378.70/5,469.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,458.28

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