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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,526.22, 7,626.10 and 3,042.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,526.22, 7,626.10 and 3,042.22 is: 4,198.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,526.22 : 7,626.10 = 3,042.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,526.22/7,626.10 = 3,042.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,526.22x = 7,626.10 × 3,042.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,526.22x = 23,200,220.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,200,220.60/5,526.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,198.21

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