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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,525.52, 7,614.72 and 3,950.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,525.52, 7,614.72 and 3,950.88 is: 5,444.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,525.52 : 7,614.72 = 3,950.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,525.52/7,614.72 = 3,950.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,525.52x = 7,614.72 × 3,950.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,525.52x = 30,084,844.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,084,844.95/5,525.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,444.71

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