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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,525.09, 7,624.47 and 3,007.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,525.09, 7,624.47 and 3,007.14 is: 4,149.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,525.09 : 7,624.47 = 3,007.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,525.09/7,624.47 = 3,007.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,525.09x = 7,624.47 × 3,007.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,525.09x = 22,927,848.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,927,848.72/5,525.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,149.77

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