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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,676.98, 7,834.72 and 3,159.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,676.98, 7,834.72 and 3,159.28 is: 4,360.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,676.98 : 7,834.72 = 3,159.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,676.98/7,834.72 = 3,159.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,676.98x = 7,834.72 × 3,159.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,676.98x = 24,752,074.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,752,074.20/5,676.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,360.08

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