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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,622.22, 7,759.35 and 3,264.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,622.22, 7,759.35 and 3,264.36 is: 4,505.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,622.22 : 7,759.35 = 3,264.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,622.22/7,759.35 = 3,264.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,622.22x = 7,759.35 × 3,264.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,622.22x = 25,329,339.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,329,339.52/5,622.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,505.22

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