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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,523.81, 7,622.93 and 3,005.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,523.81, 7,622.93 and 3,005.96 is: 4,148.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,523.81 : 7,622.93 = 3,005.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,523.81/7,622.93 = 3,005.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,523.81x = 7,622.93 × 3,005.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,523.81x = 22,914,169.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,914,169.52/5,523.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,148.25

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