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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,525.71, 7,623.21 and 3,166.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,525.71, 7,623.21 and 3,166.54 is: 4,368.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,525.71 : 7,623.21 = 3,166.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,525.71/7,623.21 = 3,166.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,525.71x = 7,623.21 × 3,166.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,525.71x = 24,139,199.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,139,199.39/5,525.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,368.52

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