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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,525.38, 7,624.96 and 3,287.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,525.38, 7,624.96 and 3,287.22 is: 4,536.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,525.38 : 7,624.96 = 3,287.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,525.38/7,624.96 = 3,287.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,525.38x = 7,624.96 × 3,287.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,525.38x = 25,064,921.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,064,921.01/5,525.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,536.33

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