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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,696, 7,860.60 and 3,212

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,696, 7,860.60 and 3,212 is: 4,432.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,696 : 7,860.60 = 3,212 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,696/7,860.60 = 3,212/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,696x = 7,860.60 × 3,212
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,696x = 25,248,247.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,248,247.20/5,696
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,432.63

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