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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,622.63, 7,759.19 and 3,104.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,622.63, 7,759.19 and 3,104.91 is: 4,284.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,622.63 : 7,759.19 = 3,104.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,622.63/7,759.19 = 3,104.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,622.63x = 7,759.19 × 3,104.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,622.63x = 24,091,571.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,091,571.10/5,622.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,284.75

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