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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,475.36, 7,551.72 and 3,349.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,475.36, 7,551.72 and 3,349.11 is: 4,619.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,475.36 : 7,551.72 = 3,349.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,475.36/7,551.72 = 3,349.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,475.36x = 7,551.72 × 3,349.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,475.36x = 25,291,540.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,291,540.97/5,475.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,619.16

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