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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,525.14, 7,624.63 and 3,007.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,525.14, 7,624.63 and 3,007.24 is: 4,149.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,525.14 : 7,624.63 = 3,007.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,525.14/7,624.63 = 3,007.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,525.14x = 7,624.63 × 3,007.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,525.14x = 22,929,119.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,929,119.91/5,525.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,149.96

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