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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,041.62, 7,553.16 and 3,651.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,041.62, 7,553.16 and 3,651.48 is: 5,470.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,041.62 : 7,553.16 = 3,651.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,041.62/7,553.16 = 3,651.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,041.62x = 7,553.16 × 3,651.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,041.62x = 27,580,212.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,580,212.68/5,041.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,470.51

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