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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,183.06, 7,771.59 and 3,541.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,183.06, 7,771.59 and 3,541.59 is: 5,310.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,183.06 : 7,771.59 = 3,541.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,183.06/7,771.59 = 3,541.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,183.06x = 7,771.59 × 3,541.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,183.06x = 27,523,785.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,523,785.43/5,183.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,310.34

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