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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,473.94, 7,554.21 and 3,116.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,473.94, 7,554.21 and 3,116.03 is: 4,300.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,473.94 : 7,554.21 = 3,116.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,473.94/7,554.21 = 3,116.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,473.94x = 7,554.21 × 3,116.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,473.94x = 23,539,144.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,539,144.99/5,473.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,300.22

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