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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,511.19, 7,605.44 and 3,027.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,511.19, 7,605.44 and 3,027.19 is: 4,177.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,511.19 : 7,605.44 = 3,027.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,511.19/7,605.44 = 3,027.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,511.19x = 7,605.44 × 3,027.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,511.19x = 23,023,100.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,023,100.47/5,511.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,177.52

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