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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,651.84, 7,799.52 and 3,133.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,651.84, 7,799.52 and 3,133.88 is: 4,324.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,651.84 : 7,799.52 = 3,133.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,651.84/7,799.52 = 3,133.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,651.84x = 7,799.52 × 3,133.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,651.84x = 24,442,800.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,442,800.95/5,651.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,324.75

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