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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,511.48, 8,265.60 and 3,047.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,511.48, 8,265.60 and 3,047.52 is: 4,570.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,511.48 : 8,265.60 = 3,047.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,511.48/8,265.60 = 3,047.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,511.48x = 8,265.60 × 3,047.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,511.48x = 25,189,581.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,189,581.31/5,511.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,570.38

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