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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,524.82, 7,624.58 and 3,134.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,524.82, 7,624.58 and 3,134.91 is: 4,326.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,524.82 : 7,624.58 = 3,134.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,524.82/7,624.58 = 3,134.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,524.82x = 7,624.58 × 3,134.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,524.82x = 23,902,372.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,902,372.09/5,524.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,326.36

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