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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,495.28, 7,583.46 and 3,011.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,495.28, 7,583.46 and 3,011.28 is: 4,155.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,495.28 : 7,583.46 = 3,011.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,495.28/7,583.46 = 3,011.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,495.28x = 7,583.46 × 3,011.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,495.28x = 22,835,921.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,835,921.43/5,495.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,155.55

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