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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,480.73, 7,563.96 and 3,122.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,480.73, 7,563.96 and 3,122.46 is: 4,309.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,480.73 : 7,563.96 = 3,122.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,480.73/7,563.96 = 3,122.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,480.73x = 7,563.96 × 3,122.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,480.73x = 23,618,162.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,618,162.54/5,480.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,309.31

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