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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,652.94, 7,801.11 and 3,134.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,652.94, 7,801.11 and 3,134.91 is: 4,326.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,652.94 : 7,801.11 = 3,134.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,652.94/7,801.11 = 3,134.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,652.94x = 7,801.11 × 3,134.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,652.94x = 24,455,777.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,455,777.75/5,652.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,326.21

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