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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,700.08, 7,866.88 and 3,344.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,700.08, 7,866.88 and 3,344.24 is: 4,615.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,700.08 : 7,866.88 = 3,344.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,700.08/7,866.88 = 3,344.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,700.08x = 7,866.88 × 3,344.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,700.08x = 26,308,734.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,308,734.77/5,700.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,615.50

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