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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,330.91, 7,986.78 and 3,138.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,330.91, 7,986.78 and 3,138.45 is: 4,702.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,330.91 : 7,986.78 = 3,138.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,330.91/7,986.78 = 3,138.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,330.91x = 7,986.78 × 3,138.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,330.91x = 25,066,079.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,066,079.74/5,330.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,702.02

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