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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,652.93, 7,800.28 and 3,134.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,652.93, 7,800.28 and 3,134.91 is: 4,325.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,652.93 : 7,800.28 = 3,134.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,652.93/7,800.28 = 3,134.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,652.93x = 7,800.28 × 3,134.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,652.93x = 24,453,175.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,453,175.77/5,652.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,325.75

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