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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,526.66, 7,626.72 and 3,008.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,526.66, 7,626.72 and 3,008.71 is: 4,151.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,526.66 : 7,626.72 = 3,008.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,526.66/7,626.72 = 3,008.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,526.66x = 7,626.72 × 3,008.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,526.66x = 22,946,588.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,946,588.73/5,526.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,151.98

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