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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,521.27, 7,619.25 and 3,003.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,521.27, 7,619.25 and 3,003.43 is: 4,144.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,521.27 : 7,619.25 = 3,003.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,521.27/7,619.25 = 3,003.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,521.27x = 7,619.25 × 3,003.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,521.27x = 22,883,884.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,883,884.03/5,521.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,144.68

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