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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,525.70, 7,625.28 and 3,007.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,525.70, 7,625.28 and 3,007.77 is: 4,150.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,525.70 : 7,625.28 = 3,007.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,525.70/7,625.28 = 3,007.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,525.70x = 7,625.28 × 3,007.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,525.70x = 22,935,054.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,935,054.19/5,525.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,150.61

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