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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,525.59, 7,627.68 and 3,287.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,525.59, 7,627.68 and 3,287.68 is: 4,538.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,525.59 : 7,627.68 = 3,287.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,525.59/7,627.68 = 3,287.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,525.59x = 7,627.68 × 3,287.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,525.59x = 25,077,325.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,077,325.01/5,525.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,538.40

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