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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,524.97, 7,624.37 and 3,040.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,524.97, 7,624.37 and 3,040.97 is: 4,196.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,524.97 : 7,624.37 = 3,040.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,524.97/7,624.37 = 3,040.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,524.97x = 7,624.37 × 3,040.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,524.97x = 23,185,449.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,185,449.92/5,524.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,196.49

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