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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,669.33, 7,823.52 and 3,151.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,669.33, 7,823.52 and 3,151.38 is: 4,348.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,669.33 : 7,823.52 = 3,151.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,669.33/7,823.52 = 3,151.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,669.33x = 7,823.52 × 3,151.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,669.33x = 24,654,884.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,654,884.46/5,669.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,348.82

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