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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,507.83, 7,602.12 and 3,151.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,507.83, 7,602.12 and 3,151.33 is: 4,349.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,507.83 : 7,602.12 = 3,151.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,507.83/7,602.12 = 3,151.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,507.83x = 7,602.12 × 3,151.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,507.83x = 23,956,788.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,956,788.82/5,507.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,349.59

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