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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,623.43, 7,761.28 and 3,266.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,623.43, 7,761.28 and 3,266.94 is: 4,508.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,623.43 : 7,761.28 = 3,266.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,623.43/7,761.28 = 3,266.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,623.43x = 7,761.28 × 3,266.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,623.43x = 25,355,611.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,355,611.06/5,623.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,508.92

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