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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,525.28, 7,624.86 and 3,041.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,525.28, 7,624.86 and 3,041.28 is: 4,196.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,525.28 : 7,624.86 = 3,041.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,525.28/7,624.86 = 3,041.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,525.28x = 7,624.86 × 3,041.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,525.28x = 23,189,334.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,189,334.22/5,525.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,196.95

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