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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,510.97, 7,599.92 and 3,619.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,510.97, 7,599.92 and 3,619.22 is: 4,991.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,510.97 : 7,599.92 = 3,619.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,510.97/7,599.92 = 3,619.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,510.97x = 7,599.92 × 3,619.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,510.97x = 27,505,726.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,505,726.37/5,510.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,991.09

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