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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,700.02, 7,858.71 and 4,674.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,700.02, 7,858.71 and 4,674.19 is: 6,444.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,700.02 : 7,858.71 = 4,674.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,700.02/7,858.71 = 4,674.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,700.02x = 7,858.71 × 4,674.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,700.02x = 36,733,103.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,733,103.69/5,700.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,444.38

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