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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,525.70, 7,625.66 and 3,007.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,525.70, 7,625.66 and 3,007.82 is: 4,150.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,525.70 : 7,625.66 = 3,007.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,525.70/7,625.66 = 3,007.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,525.70x = 7,625.66 × 3,007.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,525.70x = 22,936,559.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,936,559.49/5,525.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,150.89

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