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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,331.03, 7,995.60 and 3,137.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,331.03, 7,995.60 and 3,137.19 is: 4,705.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,331.03 : 7,995.60 = 3,137.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,331.03/7,995.60 = 3,137.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,331.03x = 7,995.60 × 3,137.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,331.03x = 25,083,716.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,083,716.36/5,331.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,705.23

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