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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,188.38, 7,785.30 and 3,112.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,188.38, 7,785.30 and 3,112.56 is: 4,670.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,188.38 : 7,785.30 = 3,112.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,188.38/7,785.30 = 3,112.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,188.38x = 7,785.30 × 3,112.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,188.38x = 24,232,213.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,232,213.37/5,188.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,670.48

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