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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,493.26, 7,580.78 and 3,103.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,493.26, 7,580.78 and 3,103.71 is: 4,283.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,493.26 : 7,580.78 = 3,103.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,493.26/7,580.78 = 3,103.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,493.26x = 7,580.78 × 3,103.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,493.26x = 23,528,527.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,528,527.18/5,493.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,283.17

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