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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,525.40, 7,625.04 and 3,007.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,525.40, 7,625.04 and 3,007.47 is: 4,150.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,525.40 : 7,625.04 = 3,007.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,525.40/7,625.04 = 3,007.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,525.40x = 7,625.04 × 3,007.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,525.40x = 22,932,079.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,932,079.05/5,525.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,150.30

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