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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,511.68, 7,605.68 and 3,153.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,511.68, 7,605.68 and 3,153.28 is: 4,351.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,511.68 : 7,605.68 = 3,153.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,511.68/7,605.68 = 3,153.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,511.68x = 7,605.68 × 3,153.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,511.68x = 23,982,838.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,982,838.63/5,511.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,351.28

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