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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,528.95, 7,630.10 and 3,011.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,528.95, 7,630.10 and 3,011.16 is: 4,155.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,528.95 : 7,630.10 = 3,011.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,528.95/7,630.10 = 3,011.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,528.95x = 7,630.10 × 3,011.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,528.95x = 22,975,451.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,975,451.92/5,528.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,155.48

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