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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,660.22, 7,809.86 and 3,422.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,660.22, 7,809.86 and 3,422.04 is: 4,721.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,660.22 : 7,809.86 = 3,422.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,660.22/7,809.86 = 3,422.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,660.22x = 7,809.86 × 3,422.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,660.22x = 26,725,653.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,725,653.31/5,660.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,721.66

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