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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,150.93, 7,726.32 and 3,568.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,150.93, 7,726.32 and 3,568.19 is: 5,352.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,150.93 : 7,726.32 = 3,568.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,150.93/7,726.32 = 3,568.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,150.93x = 7,726.32 × 3,568.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,150.93x = 27,568,939.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,568,939.13/5,150.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,352.23

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