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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,771.54, 8,651.92 and 3,135.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,771.54, 8,651.92 and 3,135.19 is: 4,699.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,771.54 : 8,651.92 = 3,135.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,771.54/8,651.92 = 3,135.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,771.54x = 8,651.92 × 3,135.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,771.54x = 27,125,413.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,125,413.06/5,771.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,699.86

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