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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,400.01, 7,451.22 and 3,161.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,400.01, 7,451.22 and 3,161.04 is: 4,361.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,400.01 : 7,451.22 = 3,161.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,400.01/7,451.22 = 3,161.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,400.01x = 7,451.22 × 3,161.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,400.01x = 23,553,604.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,553,604.47/5,400.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,361.77

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