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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,469.75, 7,548.26 and 2,985.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,469.75, 7,548.26 and 2,985.75 is: 4,120.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,469.75 : 7,548.26 = 2,985.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,469.75/7,548.26 = 2,985.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,469.75x = 7,548.26 × 2,985.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,469.75x = 22,537,202.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,537,202.37/5,469.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,120.34

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