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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,700.69, 7,866.96 and 3,461.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,700.69, 7,866.96 and 3,461.97 is: 4,777.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,700.69 : 7,866.96 = 3,461.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,700.69/7,866.96 = 3,461.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,700.69x = 7,866.96 × 3,461.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,700.69x = 27,235,179.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,235,179.51/5,700.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,777.52

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