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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,757.70, 8,636.55 and 3,133.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,757.70, 8,636.55 and 3,133.30 is: 4,699.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,757.70 : 8,636.55 = 3,133.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,757.70/8,636.55 = 3,133.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,757.70x = 8,636.55 × 3,133.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,757.70x = 27,060,902.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,060,902.12/5,757.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,699.95

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