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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,525.01, 7,624.59 and 3,007.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,525.01, 7,624.59 and 3,007.18 is: 4,149.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,525.01 : 7,624.59 = 3,007.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,525.01/7,624.59 = 3,007.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,525.01x = 7,624.59 × 3,007.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,525.01x = 22,928,514.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,928,514.56/5,525.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,149.95

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