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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,751, 7,936.38 and 3,393.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,751, 7,936.38 and 3,393.14 is: 4,682.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,751 : 7,936.38 = 3,393.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,751/7,936.38 = 3,393.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,751x = 7,936.38 × 3,393.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,751x = 26,929,253.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,929,253.39/5,751
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,682.53

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