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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,512.86, 7,607.52 and 3,154.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,512.86, 7,607.52 and 3,154.68 is: 4,353.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,512.86 : 7,607.52 = 3,154.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,512.86/7,607.52 = 3,154.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,512.86x = 7,607.52 × 3,154.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,512.86x = 23,999,291.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,999,291.19/5,512.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,353.33

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