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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,515.68, 7,610.96 and 3,277.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,515.68, 7,610.96 and 3,277.60 is: 4,522.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,515.68 : 7,610.96 = 3,277.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,515.68/7,610.96 = 3,277.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,515.68x = 7,610.96 × 3,277.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,515.68x = 24,945,682.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,945,682.50/5,515.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,522.68

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