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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,512.41, 7,606.97 and 3,154.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,512.41, 7,606.97 and 3,154.40 is: 4,352.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,512.41 : 7,606.97 = 3,154.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,512.41/7,606.97 = 3,154.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,512.41x = 7,606.97 × 3,154.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,512.41x = 23,995,426.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,995,426.17/5,512.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,352.98

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