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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,529.52, 7,630.72 and 3,045.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,529.52, 7,630.72 and 3,045.52 is: 4,202.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,529.52 : 7,630.72 = 3,045.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,529.52/7,630.72 = 3,045.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,529.52x = 7,630.72 × 3,045.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,529.52x = 23,239,510.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,239,510.37/5,529.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,202.81

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