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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,483.97, 7,567.88 and 3,126.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,483.97, 7,567.88 and 3,126.11 is: 4,314.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,483.97 : 7,567.88 = 3,126.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,483.97/7,567.88 = 3,126.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,483.97x = 7,567.88 × 3,126.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,483.97x = 23,657,971.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,657,971.88/5,483.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,314.02

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