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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,510.44, 7,604.58 and 3,272.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,510.44, 7,604.58 and 3,272.59 is: 4,516.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,510.44 : 7,604.58 = 3,272.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,510.44/7,604.58 = 3,272.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,510.44x = 7,604.58 × 3,272.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,510.44x = 24,886,672.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,886,672.46/5,510.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,516.28

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