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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,523.66, 7,622.52 and 3,005.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,523.66, 7,622.52 and 3,005.73 is: 4,147.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,523.66 : 7,622.52 = 3,005.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,523.66/7,622.52 = 3,005.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,523.66x = 7,622.52 × 3,005.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,523.66x = 22,911,237.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,911,237.04/5,523.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,147.84

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