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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,506.64, 7,599.08 and 3,022.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,506.64, 7,599.08 and 3,022.64 is: 4,171.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,506.64 : 7,599.08 = 3,022.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,506.64/7,599.08 = 3,022.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,506.64x = 7,599.08 × 3,022.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,506.64x = 22,969,283.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,969,283.17/5,506.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,171.20

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