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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,526.63, 7,626.94 and 3,008.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,526.63, 7,626.94 and 3,008.85 is: 4,152.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,526.63 : 7,626.94 = 3,008.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,526.63/7,626.94 = 3,008.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,526.63x = 7,626.94 × 3,008.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,526.63x = 22,948,310.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,948,310.90/5,526.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,152.31

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