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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,522.93, 7,621.56 and 3,005.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,522.93, 7,621.56 and 3,005.07 is: 4,146.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,522.93 : 7,621.56 = 3,005.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,522.93/7,621.56 = 3,005.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,522.93x = 7,621.56 × 3,005.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,522.93x = 22,903,292.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,903,292.73/5,522.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,146.95

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