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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,676.42, 7,830.27 and 3,407.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,676.42, 7,830.27 and 3,407.19 is: 4,700.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,676.42 : 7,830.27 = 3,407.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,676.42/7,830.27 = 3,407.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,676.42x = 7,830.27 × 3,407.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,676.42x = 26,679,217.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,679,217.64/5,676.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,700.01

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