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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,741.46, 8,604.16 and 3,103.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,741.46, 8,604.16 and 3,103.27 is: 4,650.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,741.46 : 8,604.16 = 3,103.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,741.46/8,604.16 = 3,103.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,741.46x = 8,604.16 × 3,103.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,741.46x = 26,701,026.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,701,026.53/5,741.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,650.57

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