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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,508.18, 7,601.58 and 3,150.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,508.18, 7,601.58 and 3,150.72 is: 4,348.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,508.18 : 7,601.58 = 3,150.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,508.18/7,601.58 = 3,150.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,508.18x = 7,601.58 × 3,150.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,508.18x = 23,950,450.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,950,450.14/5,508.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,348.16

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