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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,507.53, 7,602.46 and 3,270.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,507.53, 7,602.46 and 3,270.51 is: 4,514.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,507.53 : 7,602.46 = 3,270.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,507.53/7,602.46 = 3,270.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,507.53x = 7,602.46 × 3,270.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,507.53x = 24,863,913.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,863,913.28/5,507.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,514.53

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