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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,624.42, 7,759.12 and 3,266.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,624.42, 7,759.12 and 3,266.11 is: 4,505.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,624.42 : 7,759.12 = 3,266.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,624.42/7,759.12 = 3,266.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,624.42x = 7,759.12 × 3,266.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,624.42x = 25,342,103.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,342,103.44/5,624.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,505.73

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