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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,470.08, 7,549.92 and 3,346.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,470.08, 7,549.92 and 3,346.08 is: 4,618.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,470.08 : 7,549.92 = 3,346.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,470.08/7,549.92 = 3,346.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,470.08x = 7,549.92 × 3,346.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,470.08x = 25,262,636.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,262,636.31/5,470.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,618.33

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