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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,512.32, 7,606.64 and 3,274.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,512.32, 7,606.64 and 3,274.08 is: 4,518.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,512.32 : 7,606.64 = 3,274.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,512.32/7,606.64 = 3,274.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,512.32x = 7,606.64 × 3,274.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,512.32x = 24,904,747.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,904,747.89/5,512.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,518.02

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