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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,525.34, 7,624.82 and 3,007.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,525.34, 7,624.82 and 3,007.40 is: 4,150.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,525.34 : 7,624.82 = 3,007.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,525.34/7,624.82 = 3,007.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,525.34x = 7,624.82 × 3,007.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,525.34x = 22,930,830.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,930,830.51/5,525.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,150.12

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