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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,626.38, 8,447.94 and 3,166.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,626.38, 8,447.94 and 3,166.14 is: 4,753.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,626.38 : 8,447.94 = 3,166.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,626.38/8,447.94 = 3,166.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,626.38x = 8,447.94 × 3,166.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,626.38x = 26,747,360.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,747,360.75/5,626.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,753.92

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