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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,525.63, 7,625.36 and 3,041.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,525.63, 7,625.36 and 3,041.63 is: 4,197.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,525.63 : 7,625.36 = 3,041.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,525.63/7,625.36 = 3,041.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,525.63x = 7,625.36 × 3,041.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,525.63x = 23,193,493.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,193,493.21/5,525.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,197.44

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