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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,512.52, 7,606.08 and 3,275.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,512.52, 7,606.08 and 3,275.15 is: 4,518.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,512.52 : 7,606.08 = 3,275.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,512.52/7,606.08 = 3,275.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,512.52x = 7,606.08 × 3,275.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,512.52x = 24,911,014.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,911,014.88/5,512.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,518.99

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