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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,710.83, 7,881 and 3,353.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,710.83, 7,881 and 3,353.01 is: 4,627.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,710.83 : 7,881 = 3,353.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,710.83/7,881 = 3,353.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,710.83x = 7,881 × 3,353.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,710.83x = 26,425,071.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,425,071.81/5,710.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,627.19

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