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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,525.93, 7,625.04 and 3,286.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,525.93, 7,625.04 and 3,286.98 is: 4,535.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,525.93 : 7,625.04 = 3,286.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,525.93/7,625.04 = 3,286.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,525.93x = 7,625.04 × 3,286.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,525.93x = 25,063,353.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,063,353.98/5,525.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,535.59

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