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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,525.15, 7,622.61 and 3,535.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,525.15, 7,622.61 and 3,535.38 is: 4,877.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,525.15 : 7,622.61 = 3,535.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,525.15/7,622.61 = 3,535.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,525.15x = 7,622.61 × 3,535.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,525.15x = 26,948,809.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,948,809.68/5,525.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,877.48

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