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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,511.13, 7,606.69 and 3,154.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,511.13, 7,606.69 and 3,154.64 is: 4,354.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,511.13 : 7,606.69 = 3,154.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,511.13/7,606.69 = 3,154.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,511.13x = 7,606.69 × 3,154.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,511.13x = 23,996,322.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,996,322.62/5,511.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,354.16

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