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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,316.39, 7,963.62 and 3,119.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,316.39, 7,963.62 and 3,119.82 is: 4,673.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,316.39 : 7,963.62 = 3,119.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,316.39/7,963.62 = 3,119.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,316.39x = 7,963.62 × 3,119.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,316.39x = 24,845,060.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,845,060.95/5,316.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,673.30

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