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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,523.87, 7,622.61 and 3,005.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,523.87, 7,622.61 and 3,005.97 is: 4,148.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,523.87 : 7,622.61 = 3,005.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,523.87/7,622.61 = 3,005.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,523.87x = 7,622.61 × 3,005.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,523.87x = 22,913,336.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,913,336.98/5,523.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,148.06

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