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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,525.84, 7,623.72 and 3,166.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,525.84, 7,623.72 and 3,166.28 is: 4,368.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,525.84 : 7,623.72 = 3,166.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,525.84/7,623.72 = 3,166.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,525.84x = 7,623.72 × 3,166.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,525.84x = 24,138,832.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,138,832.16/5,525.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,368.36

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