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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,611.06, 7,746.38 and 3,373.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,611.06, 7,746.38 and 3,373.48 is: 4,657.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,611.06 : 7,746.38 = 3,373.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,611.06/7,746.38 = 3,373.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,611.06x = 7,746.38 × 3,373.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,611.06x = 26,132,258.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,132,258.00/5,611.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,657.28

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