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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,651.49, 7,799.45 and 3,133.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,651.49, 7,799.45 and 3,133.83 is: 4,324.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,651.49 : 7,799.45 = 3,133.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,651.49/7,799.45 = 3,133.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,651.49x = 7,799.45 × 3,133.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,651.49x = 24,442,134.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,442,134.72/5,651.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,324.90

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