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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,617.38, 7,751.98 and 3,133.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,617.38, 7,751.98 and 3,133.38 is: 4,324.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,617.38 : 7,751.98 = 3,133.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,617.38/7,751.98 = 3,133.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,617.38x = 7,751.98 × 3,133.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,617.38x = 24,289,852.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,289,852.50/5,617.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,324.06

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