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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,469.93, 7,550.62 and 3,482.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,469.93, 7,550.62 and 3,482.19 is: 4,806.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,469.93 : 7,550.62 = 3,482.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,469.93/7,550.62 = 3,482.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,469.93x = 7,550.62 × 3,482.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,469.93x = 26,292,684.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,292,684.75/5,469.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,806.77

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