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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,622.82, 7,759.46 and 3,105.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,622.82, 7,759.46 and 3,105.09 is: 4,285.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,622.82 : 7,759.46 = 3,105.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,622.82/7,759.46 = 3,105.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,622.82x = 7,759.46 × 3,105.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,622.82x = 24,093,829.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,093,829.41/5,622.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,285.01

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