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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,329.53, 7,993.35 and 3,135.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,329.53, 7,993.35 and 3,135.69 is: 4,702.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,329.53 : 7,993.35 = 3,135.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,329.53/7,993.35 = 3,135.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,329.53x = 7,993.35 × 3,135.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,329.53x = 25,064,667.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,064,667.66/5,329.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,702.98

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