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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,512.71, 7,604.51 and 3,492.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,512.71, 7,604.51 and 3,492.42 is: 4,817.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,512.71 : 7,604.51 = 3,492.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,512.71/7,604.51 = 3,492.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,512.71x = 7,604.51 × 3,492.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,512.71x = 26,558,125.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,558,125.35/5,512.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,817.62

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