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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,131.57, 7,082.89 and 3,343.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,131.57, 7,082.89 and 3,343.95 is: 4,615.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,131.57 : 7,082.89 = 3,343.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,131.57/7,082.89 = 3,343.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,131.57x = 7,082.89 × 3,343.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,131.57x = 23,684,794.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,684,794.60/5,131.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,615.51

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