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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,511.67, 7,605.97 and 3,153.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,511.67, 7,605.97 and 3,153.67 is: 4,351.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,511.67 : 7,605.97 = 3,153.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,511.67/7,605.97 = 3,153.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,511.67x = 7,605.97 × 3,153.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,511.67x = 23,986,692.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,986,692.51/5,511.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,351.98

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