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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,503.95, 8,250.46 and 3,161.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,503.95, 8,250.46 and 3,161.13 is: 4,738.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,503.95 : 8,250.46 = 3,161.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,503.95/8,250.46 = 3,161.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,503.95x = 8,250.46 × 3,161.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,503.95x = 26,080,737.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,080,737.78/5,503.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,738.55

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