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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,529.48, 7,630.54 and 3,011.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,529.48, 7,630.54 and 3,011.52 is: 4,155.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,529.48 : 7,630.54 = 3,011.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,529.48/7,630.54 = 3,011.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,529.48x = 7,630.54 × 3,011.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,529.48x = 22,979,523.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,979,523.82/5,529.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,155.82

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