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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,353.68, 8,015.07 and 3,125.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,353.68, 8,015.07 and 3,125.78 is: 4,679.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,353.68 : 8,015.07 = 3,125.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,353.68/8,015.07 = 3,125.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,353.68x = 8,015.07 × 3,125.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,353.68x = 25,053,305.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,053,305.43/5,353.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,679.64

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