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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,625.66, 7,761.51 and 3,266.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,625.66, 7,761.51 and 3,266.94 is: 4,507.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,625.66 : 7,761.51 = 3,266.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,625.66/7,761.51 = 3,266.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,625.66x = 7,761.51 × 3,266.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,625.66x = 25,356,387.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,356,387.48/5,625.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,507.27

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