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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,750.01, 8,625.06 and 3,151.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,750.01, 8,625.06 and 3,151.53 is: 4,727.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,750.01 : 8,625.06 = 3,151.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,750.01/8,625.06 = 3,151.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,750.01x = 8,625.06 × 3,151.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,750.01x = 27,182,135.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,182,135.34/5,750.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,727.32

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