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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,508.93, 7,599.78 and 3,269.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,508.93, 7,599.78 and 3,269.54 is: 4,510.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,508.93 : 7,599.78 = 3,269.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,508.93/7,599.78 = 3,269.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,508.93x = 7,599.78 × 3,269.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,508.93x = 24,847,746.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,847,746.70/5,508.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,510.45

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