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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,610.23, 8,417.78 and 3,010.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,610.23, 8,417.78 and 3,010.13 is: 4,516.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,610.23 : 8,417.78 = 3,010.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,610.23/8,417.78 = 3,010.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,610.23x = 8,417.78 × 3,010.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,610.23x = 25,338,597.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,338,597.83/5,610.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,516.50

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