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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,520.51, 7,618.08 and 3,002.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,520.51, 7,618.08 and 3,002.62 is: 4,143.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,520.51 : 7,618.08 = 3,002.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,520.51/7,618.08 = 3,002.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,520.51x = 7,618.08 × 3,002.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,520.51x = 22,874,224.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,874,224.37/5,520.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,143.50

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