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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,469.51, 7,548.62 and 3,079.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,469.51, 7,548.62 and 3,079.61 is: 4,250.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,469.51 : 7,548.62 = 3,079.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,469.51/7,548.62 = 3,079.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,469.51x = 7,548.62 × 3,079.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,469.51x = 23,246,805.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,246,805.64/5,469.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,250.25

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