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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,624.91, 7,761.93 and 3,267.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,624.91, 7,761.93 and 3,267.20 is: 4,508.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,624.91 : 7,761.93 = 3,267.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,624.91/7,761.93 = 3,267.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,624.91x = 7,761.93 × 3,267.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,624.91x = 25,359,784.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,359,784.85/5,624.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,508.48

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