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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,525.39, 7,624.79 and 3,007.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,525.39, 7,624.79 and 3,007.50 is: 4,150.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,525.39 : 7,624.79 = 3,007.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,525.39/7,624.79 = 3,007.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,525.39x = 7,624.79 × 3,007.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,525.39x = 22,931,555.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,931,555.93/5,525.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,150.22

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