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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,524.95, 7,623.59 and 3,286.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,524.95, 7,623.59 and 3,286.79 is: 4,535.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,524.95 : 7,623.59 = 3,286.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,524.95/7,623.59 = 3,286.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,524.95x = 7,623.59 × 3,286.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,524.95x = 25,057,084.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,057,084.82/5,524.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,535.26

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