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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,483.90, 7,567.40 and 3,093.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,483.90, 7,567.40 and 3,093.96 is: 4,269.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,483.90 : 7,567.40 = 3,093.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,483.90/7,567.40 = 3,093.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,483.90x = 7,567.40 × 3,093.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,483.90x = 23,413,217.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,413,217.43/5,483.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,269.45

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