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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,624.91, 7,760.68 and 3,266.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,624.91, 7,760.68 and 3,266.60 is: 4,506.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,624.91 : 7,760.68 = 3,266.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,624.91/7,760.68 = 3,266.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,624.91x = 7,760.68 × 3,266.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,624.91x = 25,350,990.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,350,990.32/5,624.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,506.91

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