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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,512.52, 7,607.14 and 3,028.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,512.52, 7,607.14 and 3,028.52 is: 4,179.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,512.52 : 7,607.14 = 3,028.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,512.52/7,607.14 = 3,028.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,512.52x = 7,607.14 × 3,028.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,512.52x = 23,038,375.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,038,375.63/5,512.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,179.28

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