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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,622.67, 7,759.15 and 3,104.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,622.67, 7,759.15 and 3,104.63 is: 4,284.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,622.67 : 7,759.15 = 3,104.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,622.67/7,759.15 = 3,104.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,622.67x = 7,759.15 × 3,104.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,622.67x = 24,089,289.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,089,289.86/5,622.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,284.32

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