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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,525.49, 7,625.70 and 3,287.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,525.49, 7,625.70 and 3,287.91 is: 4,537.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,525.49 : 7,625.70 = 3,287.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,525.49/7,625.70 = 3,287.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,525.49x = 7,625.70 × 3,287.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,525.49x = 25,072,615.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,072,615.29/5,525.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,537.63

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