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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,526.77, 7,626.69 and 3,008.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,526.77, 7,626.69 and 3,008.88 is: 4,152.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,526.77 : 7,626.69 = 3,008.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,526.77/7,626.69 = 3,008.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,526.77x = 7,626.69 × 3,008.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,526.77x = 22,947,795.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,947,795.01/5,526.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,152.12

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