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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,514.93, 7,610.56 and 3,360.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,514.93, 7,610.56 and 3,360.85 is: 4,637.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,514.93 : 7,610.56 = 3,360.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,514.93/7,610.56 = 3,360.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,514.93x = 7,610.56 × 3,360.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,514.93x = 25,577,965.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,577,965.96/5,514.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,637.95

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