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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,711.48, 7,880.92 and 3,193.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,711.48, 7,880.92 and 3,193.48 is: 4,406.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,711.48 : 7,880.92 = 3,193.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,711.48/7,880.92 = 3,193.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,711.48x = 7,880.92 × 3,193.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,711.48x = 25,167,560.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,167,560.40/5,711.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,406.49

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