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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,622.22, 4,995.36 and 3,063.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,622.22, 4,995.36 and 3,063.86 is: 4,225.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,622.22 : 4,995.36 = 3,063.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,622.22/4,995.36 = 3,063.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,622.22x = 4,995.36 × 3,063.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,622.22x = 15,305,083.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,305,083.69/3,622.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,225.33

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