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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,483.08, 7,566.78 and 3,125.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,483.08, 7,566.78 and 3,125.44 is: 4,313.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,483.08 : 7,566.78 = 3,125.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,483.08/7,566.78 = 3,125.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,483.08x = 7,566.78 × 3,125.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,483.08x = 23,649,516.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,649,516.88/5,483.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,313.18

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