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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,475.26, 7,555.92 and 3,117.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,475.26, 7,555.92 and 3,117.44 is: 4,302.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,475.26 : 7,555.92 = 3,117.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,475.26/7,555.92 = 3,117.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,475.26x = 7,555.92 × 3,117.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,475.26x = 23,555,127.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,555,127.24/5,475.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,302.10

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