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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,650.93, 7,798.28 and 3,133.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,650.93, 7,798.28 and 3,133.06 is: 4,323.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,650.93 : 7,798.28 = 3,133.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,650.93/7,798.28 = 3,133.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,650.93x = 7,798.28 × 3,133.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,650.93x = 24,432,487.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,432,487.84/5,650.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,323.62

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