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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,325.80, 7,988.70 and 3,133.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,325.80, 7,988.70 and 3,133.40 is: 4,700.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,325.80 : 7,988.70 = 3,133.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,325.80/7,988.70 = 3,133.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,325.80x = 7,988.70 × 3,133.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,325.80x = 25,031,792.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,031,792.58/5,325.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,700.10

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