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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,527.95, 7,628.49 and 3,010.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,527.95, 7,628.49 and 3,010.02 is: 4,153.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,527.95 : 7,628.49 = 3,010.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,527.95/7,628.49 = 3,010.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,527.95x = 7,628.49 × 3,010.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,527.95x = 22,961,907.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,961,907.47/5,527.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,153.78

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