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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,523.93, 7,622.91 and 3,006.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,523.93, 7,622.91 and 3,006.09 is: 4,148.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,523.93 : 7,622.91 = 3,006.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,523.93/7,622.91 = 3,006.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,523.93x = 7,622.91 × 3,006.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,523.93x = 22,915,153.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,915,153.52/5,523.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,148.34

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