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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,525.97, 7,625.75 and 3,041.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,525.97, 7,625.75 and 3,041.97 is: 4,197.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,525.97 : 7,625.75 = 3,041.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,525.97/7,625.75 = 3,041.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,525.97x = 7,625.75 × 3,041.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,525.97x = 23,197,302.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,197,302.73/5,525.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,197.87

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