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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,475.51, 7,554.33 and 3,117.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,475.51, 7,554.33 and 3,117.06 is: 4,300.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,475.51 : 7,554.33 = 3,117.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,475.51/7,554.33 = 3,117.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,475.51x = 7,554.33 × 3,117.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,475.51x = 23,547,299.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,547,299.87/5,475.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,300.48

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