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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,510.56, 7,604.48 and 3,026.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,510.56, 7,604.48 and 3,026.56 is: 4,176.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,510.56 : 7,604.48 = 3,026.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,510.56/7,604.48 = 3,026.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,510.56x = 7,604.48 × 3,026.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,510.56x = 23,015,414.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,015,414.99/5,510.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,176.60

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