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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,624.55, 7,762.35 and 3,266.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,624.55, 7,762.35 and 3,266.55 is: 4,508.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,624.55 : 7,762.35 = 3,266.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,624.55/7,762.35 = 3,266.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,624.55x = 7,762.35 × 3,266.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,624.55x = 25,356,104.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,356,104.39/5,624.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,508.11

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