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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,524.74, 7,624.16 and 3,006.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,524.74, 7,624.16 and 3,006.85 is: 4,149.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,524.74 : 7,624.16 = 3,006.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,524.74/7,624.16 = 3,006.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,524.74x = 7,624.16 × 3,006.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,524.74x = 22,924,671.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,924,671.40/5,524.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,149.46

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