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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,511.93, 7,603.92 and 3,272.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,511.93, 7,603.92 and 3,272.54 is: 4,514.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,511.93 : 7,603.92 = 3,272.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,511.93/7,603.92 = 3,272.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,511.93x = 7,603.92 × 3,272.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,511.93x = 24,884,132.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,884,132.36/5,511.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,514.60

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