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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,512.71, 7,604.24 and 5,143.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,512.71, 7,604.24 and 5,143.66 is: 7,095.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,512.71 : 7,604.24 = 5,143.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,512.71/7,604.24 = 5,143.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,512.71x = 7,604.24 × 5,143.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,512.71x = 39,113,605.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,113,605.86/5,512.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,095.17

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