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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,510.69, 7,604.50 and 3,120.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,510.69, 7,604.50 and 3,120.61 is: 4,306.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,510.69 : 7,604.50 = 3,120.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,510.69/7,604.50 = 3,120.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,510.69x = 7,604.50 × 3,120.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,510.69x = 23,730,671.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,730,671.85/5,510.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,306.30

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