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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,524.59, 7,623.93 and 3,006.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,524.59, 7,623.93 and 3,006.69 is: 4,149.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,524.59 : 7,623.93 = 3,006.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,524.59/7,623.93 = 3,006.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,524.59x = 7,623.93 × 3,006.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,524.59x = 22,922,794.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,922,794.09/5,524.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,149.23

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