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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,511.33, 7,602.98 and 3,152.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,511.33, 7,602.98 and 3,152.07 is: 4,348.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,511.33 : 7,602.98 = 3,152.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,511.33/7,602.98 = 3,152.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,511.33x = 7,602.98 × 3,152.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,511.33x = 23,965,109.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,965,109.41/5,511.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,348.34

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