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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,510.31, 8,265.23 and 3,046.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,510.31, 8,265.23 and 3,046.35 is: 4,569.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,510.31 : 8,265.23 = 3,046.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,510.31/8,265.23 = 3,046.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,510.31x = 8,265.23 × 3,046.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,510.31x = 25,178,768.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,178,768.18/5,510.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,569.39

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