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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,524.88, 7,624.33 and 3,040.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,524.88, 7,624.33 and 3,040.88 is: 4,196.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,524.88 : 7,624.33 = 3,040.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,524.88/7,624.33 = 3,040.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,524.88x = 7,624.33 × 3,040.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,524.88x = 23,184,626.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,184,626.89/5,524.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,196.41

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