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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,682.93, 7,842.21 and 3,445.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,682.93, 7,842.21 and 3,445.71 is: 4,754.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,682.93 : 7,842.21 = 3,445.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,682.93/7,842.21 = 3,445.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,682.93x = 7,842.21 × 3,445.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,682.93x = 27,021,981.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,021,981.42/5,682.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,754.94

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