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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,761.66, 8,597.53 and 5,141.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,761.66, 8,597.53 and 5,141.10 is: 7,671.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,761.66 : 8,597.53 = 5,141.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,761.66/8,597.53 = 5,141.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,761.66x = 8,597.53 × 5,141.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,761.66x = 44,200,761.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,200,761.48/5,761.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,671.53

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