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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,525.84, 7,625.55 and 3,007.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,525.84, 7,625.55 and 3,007.91 is: 4,150.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,525.84 : 7,625.55 = 3,007.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,525.84/7,625.55 = 3,007.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,525.84x = 7,625.55 × 3,007.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,525.84x = 22,936,968.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,936,968.10/5,525.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,150.86

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