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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,512.82, 7,607.71 and 3,274.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,512.82, 7,607.71 and 3,274.79 is: 4,519.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,512.82 : 7,607.71 = 3,274.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,512.82/7,607.71 = 3,274.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,512.82x = 7,607.71 × 3,274.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,512.82x = 24,913,652.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,913,652.63/5,512.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,519.22

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