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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,674.97, 7,830.28 and 3,436.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,674.97, 7,830.28 and 3,436.99 is: 4,742.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,674.97 : 7,830.28 = 3,436.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,674.97/7,830.28 = 3,436.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,674.97x = 7,830.28 × 3,436.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,674.97x = 26,912,594.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,912,594.06/5,674.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,742.33

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