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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,180.52, 7,754.65 and 3,333.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,180.52, 7,754.65 and 3,333.31 is: 4,989.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,180.52 : 7,754.65 = 3,333.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,180.52/7,754.65 = 3,333.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,180.52x = 7,754.65 × 3,333.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,180.52x = 25,848,652.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,848,652.39/5,180.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,989.59

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