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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,670.36, 7,825.14 and 3,186.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,670.36, 7,825.14 and 3,186.36 is: 4,397.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,670.36 : 7,825.14 = 3,186.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,670.36/7,825.14 = 3,186.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,670.36x = 7,825.14 × 3,186.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,670.36x = 24,933,713.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,933,713.09/5,670.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,397.20

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