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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,524.83, 7,621.56 and 3,285.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,524.83, 7,621.56 and 3,285.99 is: 4,533.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,524.83 : 7,621.56 = 3,285.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,524.83/7,621.56 = 3,285.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,524.83x = 7,621.56 × 3,285.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,524.83x = 25,044,369.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,044,369.94/5,524.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,533.06

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