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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,512.10, 7,599.96 and 3,523.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,512.10, 7,599.96 and 3,523.14 is: 4,857.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,512.10 : 7,599.96 = 3,523.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,512.10/7,599.96 = 3,523.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,512.10x = 7,599.96 × 3,523.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,512.10x = 26,775,723.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,775,723.07/5,512.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,857.63

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