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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,483.64, 7,567.86 and 3,125.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,483.64, 7,567.86 and 3,125.24 is: 4,313.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,483.64 : 7,567.86 = 3,125.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,483.64/7,567.86 = 3,125.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,483.64x = 7,567.86 × 3,125.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,483.64x = 23,651,378.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,651,378.79/5,483.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,313.08

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