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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,771.48, 7,962.50 and 3,783.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,771.48, 7,962.50 and 3,783.13 is: 5,219.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,771.48 : 7,962.50 = 3,783.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,771.48/7,962.50 = 3,783.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,771.48x = 7,962.50 × 3,783.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,771.48x = 30,123,184.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,123,184.57/5,771.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,219.32

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