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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,541.04, 7,646.70 and 3,150.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,541.04, 7,646.70 and 3,150.91 is: 4,348.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,541.04 : 7,646.70 = 3,150.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,541.04/7,646.70 = 3,150.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,541.04x = 7,646.70 × 3,150.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,541.04x = 24,094,063.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,094,063.50/5,541.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,348.29

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