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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,086.94, 7,615.59 and 3,133.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,086.94, 7,615.59 and 3,133.22 is: 4,690.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,086.94 : 7,615.59 = 3,133.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,086.94/7,615.59 = 3,133.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,086.94x = 7,615.59 × 3,133.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,086.94x = 23,861,318.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,861,318.90/5,086.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,690.70

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