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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,521.89, 7,620.35 and 3,004.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,521.89, 7,620.35 and 3,004.14 is: 4,145.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,521.89 : 7,620.35 = 3,004.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,521.89/7,620.35 = 3,004.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,521.89x = 7,620.35 × 3,004.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,521.89x = 22,892,598.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,892,598.25/5,521.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,145.79

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