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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,624.88, 7,762.24 and 3,267.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,624.88, 7,762.24 and 3,267.04 is: 4,508.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,624.88 : 7,762.24 = 3,267.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,624.88/7,762.24 = 3,267.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,624.88x = 7,762.24 × 3,267.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,624.88x = 25,359,548.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,359,548.57/5,624.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,508.46

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