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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,189.41, 7,163.45 and 3,510.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,189.41, 7,163.45 and 3,510.01 is: 4,845.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,189.41 : 7,163.45 = 3,510.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,189.41/7,163.45 = 3,510.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,189.41x = 7,163.45 × 3,510.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,189.41x = 25,143,763.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,143,763.58/5,189.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,845.21

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