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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,480.37, 7,563.09 and 3,122.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,480.37, 7,563.09 and 3,122.67 is: 4,309.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,480.37 : 7,563.09 = 3,122.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,480.37/7,563.09 = 3,122.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,480.37x = 7,563.09 × 3,122.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,480.37x = 23,617,005.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,617,005.89/5,480.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,309.38

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