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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,524.62, 7,623.85 and 3,006.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,524.62, 7,623.85 and 3,006.74 is: 4,149.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,524.62 : 7,623.85 = 3,006.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,524.62/7,623.85 = 3,006.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,524.62x = 7,623.85 × 3,006.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,524.62x = 22,922,934.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,922,934.75/5,524.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,149.23

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