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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,512.76, 7,607.64 and 3,274.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,512.76, 7,607.64 and 3,274.74 is: 4,519.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,512.76 : 7,607.64 = 3,274.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,512.76/7,607.64 = 3,274.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,512.76x = 7,607.64 × 3,274.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,512.76x = 24,913,043.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,913,043.01/5,512.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,519.16

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