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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,484.61, 7,568.72 and 3,126.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,484.61, 7,568.72 and 3,126.70 is: 4,314.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,484.61 : 7,568.72 = 3,126.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,484.61/7,568.72 = 3,126.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,484.61x = 7,568.72 × 3,126.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,484.61x = 23,665,078.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,665,078.98/5,484.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,314.82

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