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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,525.18, 7,624.56 and 3,007.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,525.18, 7,624.56 and 3,007.22 is: 4,149.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,525.18 : 7,624.56 = 3,007.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,525.18/7,624.56 = 3,007.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,525.18x = 7,624.56 × 3,007.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,525.18x = 22,928,729.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,928,729.32/5,525.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,149.86

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