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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,182.30, 7,149.43 and 3,611.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,182.30, 7,149.43 and 3,611.31 is: 4,982.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,182.30 : 7,149.43 = 3,611.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,182.30/7,149.43 = 3,611.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,182.30x = 7,149.43 × 3,611.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,182.30x = 25,818,808.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,818,808.05/5,182.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,982.11

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