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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,511.33, 7,606.95 and 3,154.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,511.33, 7,606.95 and 3,154.83 is: 4,354.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,511.33 : 7,606.95 = 3,154.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,511.33/7,606.95 = 3,154.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,511.33x = 7,606.95 × 3,154.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,511.33x = 23,998,634.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,998,634.07/5,511.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,354.42

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