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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,526.82, 7,626.99 and 3,009.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,526.82, 7,626.99 and 3,009.07 is: 4,152.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,526.82 : 7,626.99 = 3,009.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,526.82/7,626.99 = 3,009.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,526.82x = 7,626.99 × 3,009.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,526.82x = 22,950,146.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,950,146.80/5,526.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,152.50

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