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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,514.93, 7,610.90 and 3,157.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,514.93, 7,610.90 and 3,157.43 is: 4,357.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,514.93 : 7,610.90 = 3,157.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,514.93/7,610.90 = 3,157.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,514.93x = 7,610.90 × 3,157.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,514.93x = 24,030,830.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,030,830.15/5,514.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,357.41

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