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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,510.61, 7,602.44 and 3,152.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,510.61, 7,602.44 and 3,152.25 is: 4,348.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,510.61 : 7,602.44 = 3,152.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,510.61/7,602.44 = 3,152.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,510.61x = 7,602.44 × 3,152.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,510.61x = 23,964,775.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,964,775.73/5,510.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,348.84

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