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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,363.28, 8,033.63 and 3,170.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,363.28, 8,033.63 and 3,170.79 is: 4,749.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,363.28 : 8,033.63 = 3,170.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,363.28/8,033.63 = 3,170.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,363.28x = 8,033.63 × 3,170.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,363.28x = 25,472,937.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,472,937.81/5,363.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,749.51

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