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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,525.63, 7,624.96 and 3,167.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,525.63, 7,624.96 and 3,167.31 is: 4,370.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,525.63 : 7,624.96 = 3,167.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,525.63/7,624.96 = 3,167.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,525.63x = 7,624.96 × 3,167.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,525.63x = 24,150,612.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,150,612.06/5,525.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,370.65

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