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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,517.91, 7,614.98 and 3,250.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,517.91, 7,614.98 and 3,250.52 is: 4,485.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,517.91 : 7,614.98 = 3,250.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,517.91/7,614.98 = 3,250.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,517.91x = 7,614.98 × 3,250.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,517.91x = 24,752,644.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,752,644.79/5,517.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,485.87

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