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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,525.06, 7,624.62 and 3,007.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,525.06, 7,624.62 and 3,007.22 is: 4,149.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,525.06 : 7,624.62 = 3,007.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,525.06/7,624.62 = 3,007.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,525.06x = 7,624.62 × 3,007.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,525.06x = 22,928,871.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,928,871.63/5,525.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,149.98

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