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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,650.82, 7,797.95 and 3,133.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,650.82, 7,797.95 and 3,133.04 is: 4,323.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,650.82 : 7,797.95 = 3,133.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,650.82/7,797.95 = 3,133.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,650.82x = 7,797.95 × 3,133.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,650.82x = 24,431,273.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,431,273.60/5,650.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,323.49

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