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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,651.34, 7,798.90 and 3,133.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,651.34, 7,798.90 and 3,133.50 is: 4,324.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,651.34 : 7,798.90 = 3,133.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,651.34/7,798.90 = 3,133.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,651.34x = 7,798.90 × 3,133.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,651.34x = 24,437,853.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,437,853.15/5,651.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,324.26

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