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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,480.97, 7,563.77 and 3,123.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,480.97, 7,563.77 and 3,123.28 is: 4,310.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,480.97 : 7,563.77 = 3,123.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,480.97/7,563.77 = 3,123.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,480.97x = 7,563.77 × 3,123.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,480.97x = 23,623,771.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,623,771.57/5,480.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,310.14

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