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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,515.17, 7,610.99 and 3,031.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,515.17, 7,610.99 and 3,031.17 is: 4,183.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,515.17 : 7,610.99 = 3,031.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,515.17/7,610.99 = 3,031.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,515.17x = 7,610.99 × 3,031.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,515.17x = 23,070,204.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,070,204.56/5,515.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,183.05

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