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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,527.93, 7,628.34 and 3,009.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,527.93, 7,628.34 and 3,009.94 is: 4,153.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,527.93 : 7,628.34 = 3,009.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,527.93/7,628.34 = 3,009.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,527.93x = 7,628.34 × 3,009.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,527.93x = 22,960,845.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,960,845.70/5,527.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,153.61

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