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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,087.55, 7,629.69 and 2,622.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,087.55, 7,629.69 and 2,622.06 is: 3,932.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,087.55 : 7,629.69 = 2,622.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,087.55/7,629.69 = 2,622.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,087.55x = 7,629.69 × 2,622.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,087.55x = 20,005,504.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,005,504.96/5,087.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,932.25

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