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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,088.42, 7,633.98 and 2,622.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,088.42, 7,633.98 and 2,622.24 is: 3,934.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,088.42 : 7,633.98 = 2,622.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,088.42/7,633.98 = 2,622.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,088.42x = 7,633.98 × 2,622.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,088.42x = 20,018,127.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,018,127.72/5,088.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,934.06

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