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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,606.08, 7,736.48 and 3,122.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,606.08, 7,736.48 and 3,122.08 is: 4,308.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,606.08 : 7,736.48 = 3,122.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,606.08/7,736.48 = 3,122.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,606.08x = 7,736.48 × 3,122.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,606.08x = 24,153,909.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,153,909.48/5,606.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,308.52

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