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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,512.37, 7,601.82 and 3,625.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,512.37, 7,601.82 and 3,625.55 is: 4,999.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,512.37 : 7,601.82 = 3,625.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,512.37/7,601.82 = 3,625.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,512.37x = 7,601.82 × 3,625.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,512.37x = 27,560,740.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,560,740.49/5,512.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,999.80

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