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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,507.76, 7,599.90 and 3,269.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,507.76, 7,599.90 and 3,269.73 is: 4,511.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,507.76 : 7,599.90 = 3,269.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,507.76/7,599.90 = 3,269.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,507.76x = 7,599.90 × 3,269.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,507.76x = 24,849,621.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,849,621.03/5,507.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,511.75

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