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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,700.52, 7,867.50 and 3,343.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,700.52, 7,867.50 and 3,343.42 is: 4,614.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,700.52 : 7,867.50 = 3,343.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,700.52/7,867.50 = 3,343.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,700.52x = 7,867.50 × 3,343.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,700.52x = 26,304,356.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,304,356.85/5,700.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,614.38

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