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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,700.22, 7,865.79 and 3,182.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,700.22, 7,865.79 and 3,182.11 is: 4,391.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,700.22 : 7,865.79 = 3,182.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,700.22/7,865.79 = 3,182.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,700.22x = 7,865.79 × 3,182.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,700.22x = 25,029,809.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,029,809.02/5,700.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,391.03

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