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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,375.58, 8,051.46 and 4,133.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,375.58, 8,051.46 and 4,133.88 is: 6,191.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,375.58 : 8,051.46 = 4,133.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,375.58/8,051.46 = 4,133.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,375.58x = 8,051.46 × 4,133.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,375.58x = 33,283,769.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,283,769.46/5,375.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,191.66

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