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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,469.92, 7,545.92 and 3,230.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,469.92, 7,545.92 and 3,230.28 is: 4,456.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,469.92 : 7,545.92 = 3,230.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,469.92/7,545.92 = 3,230.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,469.92x = 7,545.92 × 3,230.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,469.92x = 24,375,434.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,375,434.46/5,469.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,456.27

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