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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,495.27, 7,583.48 and 3,011.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,495.27, 7,583.48 and 3,011.27 is: 4,155.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,495.27 : 7,583.48 = 3,011.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,495.27/7,583.48 = 3,011.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,495.27x = 7,583.48 × 3,011.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,495.27x = 22,835,852.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,835,852.85/5,495.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,155.55

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