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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,514.33, 7,607.68 and 3,524.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,514.33, 7,607.68 and 3,524.57 is: 4,862.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,514.33 : 7,607.68 = 3,524.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,514.33/7,607.68 = 3,524.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,514.33x = 7,607.68 × 3,524.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,514.33x = 26,813,800.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,813,800.70/5,514.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,862.57

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