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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,512.38, 7,607.08 and 3,028.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,512.38, 7,607.08 and 3,028.38 is: 4,179.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,512.38 : 7,607.08 = 3,028.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,512.38/7,607.08 = 3,028.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,512.38x = 7,607.08 × 3,028.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,512.38x = 23,037,128.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,037,128.93/5,512.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,179.16

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