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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,523.31, 7,622.08 and 3,005.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,523.31, 7,622.08 and 3,005.44 is: 4,147.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,523.31 : 7,622.08 = 3,005.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,523.31/7,622.08 = 3,005.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,523.31x = 7,622.08 × 3,005.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,523.31x = 22,907,677.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,907,677.55/5,523.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,147.46

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