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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,524.50, 7,623.88 and 3,006.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,524.50, 7,623.88 and 3,006.63 is: 4,149.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,524.50 : 7,623.88 = 3,006.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,524.50/7,623.88 = 3,006.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,524.50x = 7,623.88 × 3,006.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,524.50x = 22,922,178.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,922,178.81/5,524.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,149.18

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