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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,525.91, 7,625.73 and 3,007.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,525.91, 7,625.73 and 3,007.97 is: 4,150.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,525.91 : 7,625.73 = 3,007.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,525.91/7,625.73 = 3,007.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,525.91x = 7,625.73 × 3,007.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,525.91x = 22,937,968.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,937,968.82/5,525.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,150.98

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