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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,525.31, 7,624.97 and 3,167.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,525.31, 7,624.97 and 3,167.61 is: 4,371.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,525.31 : 7,624.97 = 3,167.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,525.31/7,624.97 = 3,167.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,525.31x = 7,624.97 × 3,167.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,525.31x = 24,152,931.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,152,931.22/5,525.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,371.33

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