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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,524.65, 7,623.93 and 3,006.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,524.65, 7,623.93 and 3,006.78 is: 4,149.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,524.65 : 7,623.93 = 3,006.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,524.65/7,623.93 = 3,006.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,524.65x = 7,623.93 × 3,006.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,524.65x = 22,923,480.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,923,480.25/5,524.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,149.31

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