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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,525.88, 7,625.71 and 3,041.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,525.88, 7,625.71 and 3,041.88 is: 4,197.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,525.88 : 7,625.71 = 3,041.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,525.88/7,625.71 = 3,041.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,525.88x = 7,625.71 × 3,041.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,525.88x = 23,196,494.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,196,494.73/5,525.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,197.79

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