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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,525.31, 7,622.95 and 3,287.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,525.31, 7,622.95 and 3,287.15 is: 4,535.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,525.31 : 7,622.95 = 3,287.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,525.31/7,622.95 = 3,287.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,525.31x = 7,622.95 × 3,287.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,525.31x = 25,057,780.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,057,780.09/5,525.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,535.09

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