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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,535.16, 7,638.52 and 3,051.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,535.16, 7,638.52 and 3,051.16 is: 4,210.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,535.16 : 7,638.52 = 3,051.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,535.16/7,638.52 = 3,051.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,535.16x = 7,638.52 × 3,051.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,535.16x = 23,306,346.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,306,346.68/5,535.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,210.60

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