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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,526.23, 7,625.95 and 3,008.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,526.23, 7,625.95 and 3,008.35 is: 4,151.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,526.23 : 7,625.95 = 3,008.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,526.23/7,625.95 = 3,008.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,526.23x = 7,625.95 × 3,008.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,526.23x = 22,941,507.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,941,507.25/5,526.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,151.39

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