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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,510.82, 7,602.28 and 3,151.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,510.82, 7,602.28 and 3,151.56 is: 4,347.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,510.82 : 7,602.28 = 3,151.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,510.82/7,602.28 = 3,151.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,510.82x = 7,602.28 × 3,151.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,510.82x = 23,959,041.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,959,041.56/5,510.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,347.64

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