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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,510.62, 7,600.88 and 3,520.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,510.62, 7,600.88 and 3,520.29 is: 4,855.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,510.62 : 7,600.88 = 3,520.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,510.62/7,600.88 = 3,520.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,510.62x = 7,600.88 × 3,520.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,510.62x = 26,757,284.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,757,284.25/5,510.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,855.59

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