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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,301.62, 7,313.07 and 3,622.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,301.62, 7,313.07 and 3,622.19 is: 4,996.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,301.62 : 7,313.07 = 3,622.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,301.62/7,313.07 = 3,622.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,301.62x = 7,313.07 × 3,622.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,301.62x = 26,489,292.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,489,292.46/5,301.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,996.46

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