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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,480.82, 7,563.52 and 3,122.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,480.82, 7,563.52 and 3,122.96 is: 4,309.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,480.82 : 7,563.52 = 3,122.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,480.82/7,563.52 = 3,122.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,480.82x = 7,563.52 × 3,122.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,480.82x = 23,620,570.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,620,570.42/5,480.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,309.68

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