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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,478, 7,561.56 and 3,270

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,478, 7,561.56 and 3,270 is: 4,513.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,478 : 7,561.56 = 3,270 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,478/7,561.56 = 3,270/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,478x = 7,561.56 × 3,270
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,478x = 24,726,301.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,726,301.20/5,478
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,513.75

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