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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,508.76, 7,601.28 and 3,270.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,508.76, 7,601.28 and 3,270.73 is: 4,513.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,508.76 : 7,601.28 = 3,270.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,508.76/7,601.28 = 3,270.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,508.76x = 7,601.28 × 3,270.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,508.76x = 24,861,734.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,861,734.53/5,508.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,513.13

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