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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,370.72, 8,062.02 and 3,183.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,370.72, 8,062.02 and 3,183.72 is: 4,779.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,370.72 : 8,062.02 = 3,183.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,370.72/8,062.02 = 3,183.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,370.72x = 8,062.02 × 3,183.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,370.72x = 25,667,214.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,667,214.31/5,370.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,779.10

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