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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,624.44, 7,761.72 and 3,267.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,624.44, 7,761.72 and 3,267.03 is: 4,508.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,624.44 : 7,761.72 = 3,267.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,624.44/7,761.72 = 3,267.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,624.44x = 7,761.72 × 3,267.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,624.44x = 25,357,813.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,357,813.45/5,624.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,508.51

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