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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,507.21, 7,599.38 and 3,269.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,507.21, 7,599.38 and 3,269.18 is: 4,511.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,507.21 : 7,599.38 = 3,269.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,507.21/7,599.38 = 3,269.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,507.21x = 7,599.38 × 3,269.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,507.21x = 24,843,743.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,843,743.76/5,507.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,511.13

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