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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,550.61, 7,660.07 and 3,192.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,550.61, 7,660.07 and 3,192.75 is: 4,406.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,550.61 : 7,660.07 = 3,192.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,550.61/7,660.07 = 3,192.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,550.61x = 7,660.07 × 3,192.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,550.61x = 24,456,672.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,456,672.53/5,550.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,406.13

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