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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,502.96, 6,220.08 and 3,622.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,502.96, 6,220.08 and 3,622.08 is: 5,003.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,502.96 : 6,220.08 = 3,622.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,502.96/6,220.08 = 3,622.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,502.96x = 6,220.08 × 3,622.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,502.96x = 22,529,627.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,529,627.37/4,502.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,003.29

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