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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,022.22, 7,533.27 and 2,423.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,022.22, 7,533.27 and 2,423.32 is: 3,634.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,022.22 : 7,533.27 = 2,423.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,022.22/7,533.27 = 2,423.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,022.22x = 7,533.27 × 2,423.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,022.22x = 18,255,523.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,255,523.86/5,022.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,634.95

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