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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,624.52, 7,761.60 and 3,266.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,624.52, 7,761.60 and 3,266.52 is: 4,507.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,624.52 : 7,761.60 = 3,266.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,624.52/7,761.60 = 3,266.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,624.52x = 7,761.60 × 3,266.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,624.52x = 25,353,421.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,353,421.63/5,624.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,507.66

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