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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,524.48, 7,623.82 and 3,006.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,524.48, 7,623.82 and 3,006.61 is: 4,149.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,524.48 : 7,623.82 = 3,006.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,524.48/7,623.82 = 3,006.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,524.48x = 7,623.82 × 3,006.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,524.48x = 22,921,838.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,921,838.15/5,524.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,149.14

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