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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,483.46, 7,566.33 and 3,124.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,483.46, 7,566.33 and 3,124.74 is: 4,311.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,483.46 : 7,566.33 = 3,124.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,483.46/7,566.33 = 3,124.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,483.46x = 7,566.33 × 3,124.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,483.46x = 23,642,814.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,642,814.00/5,483.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,311.66

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