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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,524.63, 7,623.59 and 3,166.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,524.63, 7,623.59 and 3,166.31 is: 4,369.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,524.63 : 7,623.59 = 3,166.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,524.63/7,623.59 = 3,166.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,524.63x = 7,623.59 × 3,166.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,524.63x = 24,138,652.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,138,652.48/5,524.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,369.28

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