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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,572.74, 7,690.23 and 3,214.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,572.74, 7,690.23 and 3,214.74 is: 4,436.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,572.74 : 7,690.23 = 3,214.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,572.74/7,690.23 = 3,214.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,572.74x = 7,690.23 × 3,214.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,572.74x = 24,722,089.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,722,089.99/5,572.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,436.25

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