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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,525.22, 7,625.46 and 3,167.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,525.22, 7,625.46 and 3,167.36 is: 4,371.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,525.22 : 7,625.46 = 3,167.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,525.22/7,625.46 = 3,167.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,525.22x = 7,625.46 × 3,167.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,525.22x = 24,152,550.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,152,550.74/5,525.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,371.33

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