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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,612.20, 7,742.08 and 3,622

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,612.20, 7,742.08 and 3,622 is: 4,996.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,612.20 : 7,742.08 = 3,622 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,612.20/7,742.08 = 3,622/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,612.20x = 7,742.08 × 3,622
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,612.20x = 28,041,813.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,041,813.76/5,612.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,996.58

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