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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,622.71, 8,436.48 and 3,022.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,622.71, 8,436.48 and 3,022.61 is: 4,535.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,622.71 : 8,436.48 = 3,022.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,622.71/8,436.48 = 3,022.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,622.71x = 8,436.48 × 3,022.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,622.71x = 25,500,146.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,500,146.63/5,622.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,535.21

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