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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,601.53, 7,731.28 and 3,363.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,601.53, 7,731.28 and 3,363.50 is: 4,642.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,601.53 : 7,731.28 = 3,363.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,601.53/7,731.28 = 3,363.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,601.53x = 7,731.28 × 3,363.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,601.53x = 26,004,160.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,004,160.28/5,601.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,642.33

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