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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,672.82, 7,828.98 and 3,315.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,672.82, 7,828.98 and 3,315.72 is: 4,575.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,672.82 : 7,828.98 = 3,315.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,672.82/7,828.98 = 3,315.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,672.82x = 7,828.98 × 3,315.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,672.82x = 25,958,705.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,958,705.57/5,672.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,575.98

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