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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,511.32, 7,605.37 and 3,121.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,511.32, 7,605.37 and 3,121.24 is: 4,307.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,511.32 : 7,605.37 = 3,121.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,511.32/7,605.37 = 3,121.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,511.32x = 7,605.37 × 3,121.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,511.32x = 23,738,200.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,738,200.53/5,511.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,307.17

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