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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,528.91, 7,629.72 and 3,290.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,528.91, 7,629.72 and 3,290.28 is: 4,540.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,528.91 : 7,629.72 = 3,290.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,528.91/7,629.72 = 3,290.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,528.91x = 7,629.72 × 3,290.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,528.91x = 25,103,915.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,103,915.12/5,528.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,540.48

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