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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,512.11, 7,607.97 and 3,155.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,512.11, 7,607.97 and 3,155.55 is: 4,355.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,512.11 : 7,607.97 = 3,155.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,512.11/7,607.97 = 3,155.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,512.11x = 7,607.97 × 3,155.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,512.11x = 24,007,329.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,007,329.73/5,512.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,355.38

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