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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,511.04, 7,605.36 and 3,027.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,511.04, 7,605.36 and 3,027.04 is: 4,177.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,511.04 : 7,605.36 = 3,027.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,511.04/7,605.36 = 3,027.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,511.04x = 7,605.36 × 3,027.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,511.04x = 23,021,728.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,021,728.93/5,511.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,177.38

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