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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,469.84, 7,546.41 and 3,079.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,469.84, 7,546.41 and 3,079.26 is: 4,248.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,469.84 : 7,546.41 = 3,079.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,469.84/7,546.41 = 3,079.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,469.84x = 7,546.41 × 3,079.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,469.84x = 23,237,358.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,237,358.46/5,469.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,248.27

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