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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,651.39, 7,799.72 and 3,134.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,651.39, 7,799.72 and 3,134.06 is: 4,325.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,651.39 : 7,799.72 = 3,134.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,651.39/7,799.72 = 3,134.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,651.39x = 7,799.72 × 3,134.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,651.39x = 24,444,735.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,444,735.79/5,651.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,325.44

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