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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,507.37, 7,601.49 and 3,150.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,507.37, 7,601.49 and 3,150.81 is: 4,348.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,507.37 : 7,601.49 = 3,150.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,507.37/7,601.49 = 3,150.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,507.37x = 7,601.49 × 3,150.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,507.37x = 23,950,850.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,950,850.71/5,507.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,348.87

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