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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,511.28, 7,599.97 and 4,717.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,511.28, 7,599.97 and 4,717.24 is: 6,505.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,511.28 : 7,599.97 = 4,717.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,511.28/7,599.97 = 4,717.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,511.28x = 7,599.97 × 4,717.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,511.28x = 35,850,882.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,850,882.48/5,511.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,505.00

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