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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,470.29, 7,546.37 and 3,581.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,470.29, 7,546.37 and 3,581.04 is: 4,940.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,470.29 : 7,546.37 = 3,581.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,470.29/7,546.37 = 3,581.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,470.29x = 7,546.37 × 3,581.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,470.29x = 27,023,834.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,023,834.92/5,470.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,940.11

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