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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,507.76, 7,599.92 and 3,269.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,507.76, 7,599.92 and 3,269.74 is: 4,511.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,507.76 : 7,599.92 = 3,269.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,507.76/7,599.92 = 3,269.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,507.76x = 7,599.92 × 3,269.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,507.76x = 24,849,762.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,849,762.42/5,507.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,511.77

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