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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,528.68, 7,629.74 and 3,010.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,528.68, 7,629.74 and 3,010.96 is: 4,155.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,528.68 : 7,629.74 = 3,010.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,528.68/7,629.74 = 3,010.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,528.68x = 7,629.74 × 3,010.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,528.68x = 22,972,841.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,972,841.95/5,528.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,155.21

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