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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,480.93, 7,566.15 and 3,494.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,480.93, 7,566.15 and 3,494.15 is: 4,823.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,480.93 : 7,566.15 = 3,494.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,480.93/7,566.15 = 3,494.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,480.93x = 7,566.15 × 3,494.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,480.93x = 26,437,225.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,437,225.19/5,480.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,823.50

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