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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,682.72, 7,842.51 and 3,444.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,682.72, 7,842.51 and 3,444.66 is: 4,753.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,682.72 : 7,842.51 = 3,444.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,682.72/7,842.51 = 3,444.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,682.72x = 7,842.51 × 3,444.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,682.72x = 27,014,780.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,014,780.50/5,682.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,753.85

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