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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,524.61, 7,624.13 and 3,166.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,524.61, 7,624.13 and 3,166.29 is: 4,369.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,524.61 : 7,624.13 = 3,166.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,524.61/7,624.13 = 3,166.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,524.61x = 7,624.13 × 3,166.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,524.61x = 24,140,190.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,140,190.75/5,524.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,369.58

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