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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,511.36, 7,602.48 and 3,623.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,511.36, 7,602.48 and 3,623.28 is: 4,998.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,511.36 : 7,602.48 = 3,623.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,511.36/7,602.48 = 3,623.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,511.36x = 7,602.48 × 3,623.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,511.36x = 27,545,913.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,545,913.73/5,511.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,998.02

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