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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,541.13, 7,645.96 and 3,182.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,541.13, 7,645.96 and 3,182.82 is: 4,391.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,541.13 : 7,645.96 = 3,182.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,541.13/7,645.96 = 3,182.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,541.13x = 7,645.96 × 3,182.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,541.13x = 24,335,714.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,335,714.41/5,541.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,391.83

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