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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,434.83, 8,153.87 and 3,124.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,434.83, 8,153.87 and 3,124.71 is: 4,688.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,434.83 : 8,153.87 = 3,124.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,434.83/8,153.87 = 3,124.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,434.83x = 8,153.87 × 3,124.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,434.83x = 25,478,479.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,478,479.13/5,434.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,688.00

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