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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,190.41, 7,164.83 and 3,511.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,190.41, 7,164.83 and 3,511.01 is: 4,846.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,190.41 : 7,164.83 = 3,511.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,190.41/7,164.83 = 3,511.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,190.41x = 7,164.83 × 3,511.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,190.41x = 25,155,789.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,155,789.78/5,190.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,846.59

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