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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,511.52, 8,267.28 and 3,046.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,511.52, 8,267.28 and 3,046.24 is: 4,569.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,511.52 : 8,267.28 = 3,046.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,511.52/8,267.28 = 3,046.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,511.52x = 8,267.28 × 3,046.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,511.52x = 25,184,119.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,184,119.03/5,511.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,569.36

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