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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,669.21, 7,823.48 and 3,151.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,669.21, 7,823.48 and 3,151.28 is: 4,348.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,669.21 : 7,823.48 = 3,151.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,669.21/7,823.48 = 3,151.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,669.21x = 7,823.48 × 3,151.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,669.21x = 24,653,960.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,653,960.30/5,669.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,348.75

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