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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,511.61, 7,605.38 and 3,273.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,511.61, 7,605.38 and 3,273.58 is: 4,517.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,511.61 : 7,605.38 = 3,273.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,511.61/7,605.38 = 3,273.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,511.61x = 7,605.38 × 3,273.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,511.61x = 24,896,765.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,896,765.47/5,511.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,517.15

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