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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,651.03, 7,798.08 and 3,132.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,651.03, 7,798.08 and 3,132.98 is: 4,323.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,651.03 : 7,798.08 = 3,132.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,651.03/7,798.08 = 3,132.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,651.03x = 7,798.08 × 3,132.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,651.03x = 24,431,189.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,431,189.69/5,651.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,323.32

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