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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,525.77, 7,625.45 and 3,007.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,525.77, 7,625.45 and 3,007.93 is: 4,150.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,525.77 : 7,625.45 = 3,007.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,525.77/7,625.45 = 3,007.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,525.77x = 7,625.45 × 3,007.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,525.77x = 22,936,831.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,936,831.36/5,525.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,150.89

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