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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,329.59, 7,984.80 and 3,137.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,329.59, 7,984.80 and 3,137.12 is: 4,700.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,329.59 : 7,984.80 = 3,137.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,329.59/7,984.80 = 3,137.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,329.59x = 7,984.80 × 3,137.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,329.59x = 25,049,275.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,049,275.78/5,329.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,700.04

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