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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,133.78, 7,083.90 and 3,009.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,133.78, 7,083.90 and 3,009.24 is: 4,152.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,133.78 : 7,083.90 = 3,009.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,133.78/7,083.90 = 3,009.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,133.78x = 7,083.90 × 3,009.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,133.78x = 21,317,155.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,317,155.24/5,133.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,152.33

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