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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,511.31, 7,605.98 and 3,121.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,511.31, 7,605.98 and 3,121.25 is: 4,307.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,511.31 : 7,605.98 = 3,121.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,511.31/7,605.98 = 3,121.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,511.31x = 7,605.98 × 3,121.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,511.31x = 23,740,183.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,740,183.48/5,511.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,307.54

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