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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,620.14, 8,427.33 and 3,026.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,620.14, 8,427.33 and 3,026.22 is: 4,537.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,620.14 : 8,427.33 = 3,026.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,620.14/8,427.33 = 3,026.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,620.14x = 8,427.33 × 3,026.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,620.14x = 25,502,954.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,502,954.59/5,620.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,537.78

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