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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,623.54, 7,761.09 and 3,266.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,623.54, 7,761.09 and 3,266.98 is: 4,508.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,623.54 : 7,761.09 = 3,266.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,623.54/7,761.09 = 3,266.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,623.54x = 7,761.09 × 3,266.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,623.54x = 25,355,325.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,355,325.81/5,623.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,508.78

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