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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,527.62, 7,627.44 and 3,289.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,527.62, 7,627.44 and 3,289.59 is: 4,539.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,527.62 : 7,627.44 = 3,289.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,527.62/7,627.44 = 3,289.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,527.62x = 7,627.44 × 3,289.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,527.62x = 25,091,150.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,091,150.35/5,527.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,539.23

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