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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,525.59, 7,625.16 and 3,007.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,525.59, 7,625.16 and 3,007.64 is: 4,150.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,525.59 : 7,625.16 = 3,007.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,525.59/7,625.16 = 3,007.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,525.59x = 7,625.16 × 3,007.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,525.59x = 22,933,736.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,933,736.22/5,525.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,150.46

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