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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,610.03, 7,740.93 and 3,251.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,610.03, 7,740.93 and 3,251.71 is: 4,486.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,610.03 : 7,740.93 = 3,251.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,610.03/7,740.93 = 3,251.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,610.03x = 7,740.93 × 3,251.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,610.03x = 25,171,259.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,171,259.49/5,610.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,486.83

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