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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,470.98, 7,547.67 and 3,583.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,470.98, 7,547.67 and 3,583.02 is: 4,943.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,470.98 : 7,547.67 = 3,583.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,470.98/7,547.67 = 3,583.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,470.98x = 7,547.67 × 3,583.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,470.98x = 27,043,452.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,043,452.56/5,470.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,943.07

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