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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,651.20, 7,798.35 and 3,133.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,651.20, 7,798.35 and 3,133.17 is: 4,323.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,651.20 : 7,798.35 = 3,133.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,651.20/7,798.35 = 3,133.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,651.20x = 7,798.35 × 3,133.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,651.20x = 24,433,501.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,433,501.61/5,651.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,323.59

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