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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,528.68, 7,629.80 and 3,010.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,528.68, 7,629.80 and 3,010.94 is: 4,155.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,528.68 : 7,629.80 = 3,010.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,528.68/7,629.80 = 3,010.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,528.68x = 7,629.80 × 3,010.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,528.68x = 22,972,870.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,972,870.01/5,528.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,155.22

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