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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,512.62, 7,584.84 and 4,764.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,512.62, 7,584.84 and 4,764.18 is: 6,555.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,512.62 : 7,584.84 = 4,764.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,512.62/7,584.84 = 4,764.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,512.62x = 7,584.84 × 4,764.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,512.62x = 36,135,543.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,135,543.03/5,512.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,555.06

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