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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,622.65, 7,759.73 and 3,104.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,622.65, 7,759.73 and 3,104.99 is: 4,285.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,622.65 : 7,759.73 = 3,104.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,622.65/7,759.73 = 3,104.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,622.65x = 7,759.73 × 3,104.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,622.65x = 24,093,868.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,093,868.53/5,622.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,285.14

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