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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,651.93, 7,798.91 and 3,133.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,651.93, 7,798.91 and 3,133.91 is: 4,324.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,651.93 : 7,798.91 = 3,133.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,651.93/7,798.91 = 3,133.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,651.93x = 7,798.91 × 3,133.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,651.93x = 24,441,027.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,441,027.37/5,651.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,324.37

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