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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,356.03, 8,033.25 and 3,135.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,356.03, 8,033.25 and 3,135.88 is: 4,703.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,356.03 : 8,033.25 = 3,135.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,356.03/8,033.25 = 3,135.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,356.03x = 8,033.25 × 3,135.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,356.03x = 25,191,292.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,191,292.33/5,356.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,703.36

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