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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,512.31, 7,607.36 and 3,122.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,512.31, 7,607.36 and 3,122.25 is: 4,308.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,512.31 : 7,607.36 = 3,122.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,512.31/7,607.36 = 3,122.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,512.31x = 7,607.36 × 3,122.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,512.31x = 23,752,079.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,752,079.76/5,512.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,308.92

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