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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,521.16, 7,619.23 and 3,003.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,521.16, 7,619.23 and 3,003.29 is: 4,144.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,521.16 : 7,619.23 = 3,003.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,521.16/7,619.23 = 3,003.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,521.16x = 7,619.23 × 3,003.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,521.16x = 22,882,757.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,882,757.27/5,521.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,144.56

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