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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,181.33, 7,773.90 and 3,235.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,181.33, 7,773.90 and 3,235.17 is: 4,853.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,181.33 : 7,773.90 = 3,235.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,181.33/7,773.90 = 3,235.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,181.33x = 7,773.90 × 3,235.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,181.33x = 25,149,888.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,149,888.06/5,181.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,853.94

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