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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,501.35, 7,591.76 and 3,111.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,501.35, 7,591.76 and 3,111.29 is: 4,293.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,501.35 : 7,591.76 = 3,111.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,501.35/7,591.76 = 3,111.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,501.35x = 7,591.76 × 3,111.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,501.35x = 23,620,166.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,620,166.97/5,501.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,293.52

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