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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,526.65, 7,626.70 and 3,042.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,526.65, 7,626.70 and 3,042.65 is: 4,198.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,526.65 : 7,626.70 = 3,042.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,526.65/7,626.70 = 3,042.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,526.65x = 7,626.70 × 3,042.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,526.65x = 23,205,401.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,205,401.63/5,526.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,198.82

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