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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,529.72, 7,631.19 and 3,011.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,529.72, 7,631.19 and 3,011.97 is: 4,156.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,529.72 : 7,631.19 = 3,011.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,529.72/7,631.19 = 3,011.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,529.72x = 7,631.19 × 3,011.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,529.72x = 22,984,915.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,984,915.34/5,529.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,156.61

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