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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,524.88, 7,624.46 and 3,007.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,524.88, 7,624.46 and 3,007.13 is: 4,149.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,524.88 : 7,624.46 = 3,007.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,524.88/7,624.46 = 3,007.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,524.88x = 7,624.46 × 3,007.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,524.88x = 22,927,746.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,927,746.43/5,524.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,149.91

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