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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,523.59, 7,622.67 and 3,005.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,523.59, 7,622.67 and 3,005.75 is: 4,148.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,523.59 : 7,622.67 = 3,005.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,523.59/7,622.67 = 3,005.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,523.59x = 7,622.67 × 3,005.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,523.59x = 22,911,840.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,911,840.35/5,523.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,148.00

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